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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Xining by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xining (XNN)plane plane VTE - XNN
    6h 52m
    ¥1,023–4,693

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain train
    28h 21m
    ¥1,222–2,362

  3. Drive  2,873.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Xiningcar car 2,873.8 km
    37h 17m
    ¥3,331–4,811

  4. Train via Xi'an

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Xi'an North to Xiningtrain train
    28h 32m
    ¥1,469–2,432

  5. Train via Chongqing West Station

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing West Station to Suiningtrain train
    4. Take the train from Suining to Xiningtrain train
    28h 41m
    ¥1,162–2,362

  6. Train via Chengdu

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu Easttrain train
    3. Take the train from Chengdu West station to Xiningtrain train
    33h 43m
    ¥1,048–1,792

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xining (XNN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,002Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,091.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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

China Express Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Xining (XNN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to Xining via Vientiane station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Chengdu East in around 28h 21m.

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