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How to get fromLin’an to Vientianeby train, plane, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lin’an to Vientiane by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Jianshui to Kunmingtrain
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeKMG - VTE
    8h 45m

  2. Drive 1,003 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lin’an to Vientianecar1,003 km
    15h 18m
    $180–260

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jianshui to KunmingtrainHekou North
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    14h 59m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Jianshui to KunmingtrainHekou North
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    18h 49m

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Lin’an, Yunnan Sheng, China and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Lin’an to Vientiane via Jianshui, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 14h 59m.

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