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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vientiane to Shanghai

Composite routes from Vientiane to Shanghai

Cheapest
34 h 3 min
Car
2978 km.
from $163
Other
47 h 38 min
2402 km.
from $159.28
22 h 50 min
2402 km.
from $311
7 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
2402 km.
from $165.96
8 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
2402 km.
from $227.58
8 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
2402 km.
from $242.55

Transport providers

Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines

Website:
shenzhenair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,206.85
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$1,079.81

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$533.55
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$457.33
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$355.70
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Changzhou
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$355.70

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,206.85
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$1,079.81

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$152.44–$330.30

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,206.85
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$190.56–$1,206.85
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Hangzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$165.15–$952.78
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Changzhou
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$1,079.81

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$304.89
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$1,079.81

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$635.18

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sunan
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.74–$368.41

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 37m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$158.80–$177.85
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.43–$12.70
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.07–$13.34

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$20.33
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$21.60

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Wuxi to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.07
Train from Changzhou Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$13.97

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
35h 49m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$95.28

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$139.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Shanghai is to train via Kunming which costs $65.22 - $228.26 and takes 47h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $103.26 - $239.13 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Shanghai?

The distance between Vientiane and Shanghai is 2410 km. The road distance is 3055.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Shanghai without a car is to train which takes 22h 50m and costs $163.04 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Vientiane to Shanghai, including transfers.

Train or fly from Vientiane to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Shanghai is to fly which takes 7h 55m and costs $108.70 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $293.48 and takes 22h 50m.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 19:54 in Vientiane and 20:54 in Shanghai.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Shanghai is 3055 km. It takes approximately 34h 51m to drive from Vientiane to Shanghai.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 981+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $85.42 per night.
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