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How to get fromPyongyang to Vientianeby plane, train or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Pyongyang to Vientiane by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)planeFNJ - VTE
    10h 10m
    $160–700
  2. Train, bus via Nanjing South

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Dandongtrain
    2. Take the train from Dandong to Nanjing Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Nanjing South to Kunming Southtrain
    4. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    46h 52m
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Beijingtrain
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunming Southtrain
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
    2d
    $355–524
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Pyongyang to Beijingtrain
    2. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Kunmingtrain
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus
    3d 5h

Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration12h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pyongyang, North Korea and Vientiane, Laos?

Air Koryo, Chengdu, and two other airlines fly from Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Pyongyang to Vientiane via Beijing, Dongdan Station, Military Museum Station, Beijing West Station, Beijing West Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 2d.

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