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Vientiane to Tibet

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41 h 7 min
3171 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Vientiane to Tibet

Cheapest
41 h 7 min
Car
3171 km.
from $174
Other
11 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1776 km.
from $203.26
2 d 16 min
Train
1776 km.
from $300.29
2 d 4 h 6 min
1776 km.
from $285
2 d 3 h 30 min
1776 km.
from $224.24

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.26–$762.22

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
21h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41

China Express Airlines

Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
15h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$406.52

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$368.41

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$330.30

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$76.22–$83.84

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.38–$107.98

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

Bus operators

Airports China

Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.96

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$87.27

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Yunnan
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.44

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$79.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Tibet is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 11h 13m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Tibet?

The distance between Vientiane and Tibet is 1548 km. The road distance is 3213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Tibet without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $163.04 - $271.74 .

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

It takes approximately 15h 42m to get from Vientiane to Tibet, including transfers.

Train or fly from Vientiane to Tibet?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Tibet is to fly which takes 15h 42m and costs $141.30 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $304.35 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Tibet?

Tibet is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 20:09 in Vientiane and 21:09 in Tibet.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Tibet is 3214 km. It takes approximately 46h to drive from Vientiane to Tibet.
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