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There are 8 ways to get from Vientiane to Shanghai by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)planeVTE - SHA
    5h 40m
    ¥850–2,500

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Shanghai HongqiaotrainKunming / ...
    22h 50m
    ¥1,556–2,039

  3. Drive 2,948.4 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Shanghaicar2,948.4 km
    33h
    ¥3,712–5,361

  4. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)planeVTE - PVG
    4h 16m
    ¥916–1,264

  5. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)planeVTE - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiao Stationtrain
    5h 29m
    ¥1,235–3,254

  6. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)planeVTE - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain
    7h 46m
    ¥920–3,825

  7. Fly to Changzhou Benniu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Changzhou Benniu Airport (CZX)planeVTE - CZX
    2. Take the train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai stationtrain
    6h 15m
    ¥1,805–4,797

  8. Train via Kunming

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Shanghai SouthtrainShanghai South / ...
    47h 52m
    ¥1,055–1,461

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥782Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to South Shaanxi Road via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Shanghai Hongqiao, and Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station in around 22h 50m.

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