There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Jinghong 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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG)VTE - JHG
1h 24m¥1,226–2,447Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Take the train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
7h 42m¥292–491Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
6h 20m¥346–570Drive 775.9 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Jinghong775.9 km
10h 22m¥983–1,420
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to bus and train which costs ¥290 - ¥500 and takes 7h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2500.
The distance between Vientiane and Jinghong is 491 km. The road distance is 775.9 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs ¥340 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Vientiane to Jinghong, including transfers.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Jinghong is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥340 - ¥600 and takes 6h 20m.
Jinghong is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 12:30 PM in Vientiane and 1:30 PM in Jinghong.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Jinghong is 776 km. It takes approximately 10h 22m to drive from Vientiane to Jinghong.
There are 66+ hotels available in Jinghong.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Jinghong, China?
Qingdao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Jinghong (JHG) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥270–480 and the journey takes 6h 2m.
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- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Jinghong
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,200
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–480
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥270–300
- First Class
- ¥390–480
Train from Van Vieng station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–370
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥210–230
- First Class
- ¥320–370
- 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
- ¥55–95
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
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