There are 4 ways to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng by train, car, plane, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station
5h 13m$33–56Drive 650.6 km
- Drive from Jinghong to Vang Vieng650.6 km
8h 49m$117–169Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)JHG - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
4h 49m$175–361Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)JHG - LPQ
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng station
8h 31m$138–584
Jinghong (JHG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng is to train which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng is to fly and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $170 - $370.
The distance between Jinghong and Vang Vieng is 438 km. The road distance is 650.6 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs $30 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Jinghong to Vang Vieng, including transfers.
Vang Vieng is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 4:48 AM in Jinghong and 3:48 AM in Vang Vieng.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Vang Vieng is 651 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Jinghong to Vang Vieng.
There are 179+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Vang Vieng, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Van Vieng station once daily. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 5h 8m.
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- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Jinghong to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–350
- Website
- facebook.com
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
Train from Luang Prabang station to Van Vieng station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $8–9
- First Class
- $14–21
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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