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How to get fromHarbin to Vientianeby plane, train, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Harbin to Vientiane by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeHRB - VTE
    8h 13m
    $207–671

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Harbin to Chengdutrain
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    2d 19h
    $195–263

  3. Train via Beijing

    1. Take the train from Harbin West to Beijingtrain
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    30h 33m
    $311–400

  4. Drive 4,573.3 km

    1. Drive from Harbin to Vientianecar4,573.3 km
    2d 1h
    $820–1,184

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Harbin to Changchun Westtrain
    2. Take the train from Changchun West to Changsha Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Changsha South to Guiyang Northtrain
    4. Take the train from Guiyang North to Kunmingtrain
    5. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    37h 46m
    $276–364

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Harbin Nangang to Beijingbus
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunmingtrain
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    2d 16h

Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Harbin, China and Vientiane, Laos?

Sichuan Airlines, China Express Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Museum to Vientiane via Yidaeryuan, Harbin West Station, Harbin West, Beijing, Beijing West, Beijing West Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 30h 33m.

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