There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Laos by plane, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)JHG - VTE
2h 6m$147–348Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
7h 43m$41–70Train
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station
6h 19m$49–80Drive 773.2 km
- Drive from Jinghong to Vientiane773.2 km
10h 24m$139–200
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to train and bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $140 - $350.
The distance between Jinghong and Laos is 495 km. The road distance is 773.2 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Laos without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Jinghong to Laos, including transfers.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Laos is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $140 - $350. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 6h 19m.
Laos is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 4:32 PM in Jinghong and 3:32 PM in Laos.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Laos is 773 km. It takes approximately 10h 24m to drive from Jinghong to Laos.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Laos?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $38–70 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
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- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–360
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $38–70
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $38–42
- First Class
- $55–70
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $30–33
- First Class
- $45–55
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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