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41 h 4 min
3163 km.
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Lhasa, China → Vientiane, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Vientiane

Composite routes from Lhasa to Vientiane

Cheapest
41 h 4 min
Car
3163 km.
from $173
Other
6 h 43 min
Taxi, Plane
1744 km.
from $235.30
46 h 51 min
Bus, Train
1744 km.
from $187.97
2 d 5 h 52 min
1743 km.
from $281.32

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$318.06

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$445.29

China Express Airlines

Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$343.51

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$77.61–$83.97

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.44–$108.14

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.45–$139.95

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$87.40

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.12

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which costs $103.26 - $260.87 and takes 6h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lhasa to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Vientiane is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $103.26 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Lhasa to Vientiane?

The distance between Lhasa and Vientiane is 1788 km. The road distance is 3171.6 km.

How do I travel from Lhasa to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Vientiane without a car is to bus and train which takes 46h 51m and costs $173.91 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Lhasa to Vientiane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h behind Lhasa. It is currently 04:30 in Lhasa and 03:30 in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Vientiane is 3172 km. It takes approximately 45h 39m to drive from Lhasa to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 222+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24.36 per night.
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