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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Chengdu by plane, train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane plane VTE - CTU
    4h 35m
    ¥971–2,087

  2. Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane plane VTE - TFU
    2. Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Century Citysubway subway
    5h 54m
    ¥625–2,114

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train Kunming South
    16h 24m
    ¥1,027–1,473

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdubus bus
    25h 15m
    ¥757–1,246

  5. Drive 1,951.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Chengducar car 1,951.2 km
    24h 40m
    ¥2,433–3,514

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket¥733Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Tianfu Square via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chengdu East, and East station in around 16h 24m.

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