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Car
17 h 42 min
1439 km.
from $79
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Vientiane, Laos → Lijiang, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vientiane to Lijiang

Composite routes from Vientiane to Lijiang

Cheapest
17 h 42 min
Car
1439 km.
from $79
Other
15 h 39 min
1017 km.
from $145.04
18 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $152.55
8 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1018 km.
from $157.36
20 h 41 min
Train, Bus
1018 km.
from $140.70

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
China Eastern Airlines
Website
China West Air
Website
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
3h 50m
Every day
$81.52–$152.17
China West Air
Website
11h 35m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$173.91–$369.57
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website
14h 45m
Tuesday and Saturday
$86.96–$228.26
Train operators
Found: 3
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways C-Class
Website
Laos - China Railway
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
1h 15m
Hourly
$9.78–$18.48
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways C-Class
Website
2h 54m
Twice daily
$13.04–$19.57
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
9h 26m
Once daily
$21.74–$119.57
Bus operators
Found: 1
China Bus Guide
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$13.01
[email protected]
Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Lijiang is to train and bus which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 20h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Lijiang?

The distance between Vientiane and Lijiang is 1031 km. The road distance is 1549.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Lijiang without a car is to train which takes 15h 39m and costs $54.35 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Vientiane to Lijiang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Vientiane to Lijiang?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Lijiang is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $173.91 and takes 15h 39m.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Lijiang?

Lijiang is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 15:07 in Vientiane and 16:07 in Lijiang.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Lijiang?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Lijiang is 1550 km. It takes approximately 21h 5m to drive from Vientiane to Lijiang.

Where can I stay near Lijiang?

There are 157+ hotels available in Lijiang. Prices start at $14.02 per night.
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