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How to Travel from

Vientiane to Kathmandu

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Vientiane, Laos → Kathmandu, Nepal

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Six ways to Travel from Vientiane to Kathmandu

Composite routes from Vientiane to Kathmandu

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$304.35

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$271.74
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$315.22

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$304.35

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
7h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$423.91
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$260.87–$489.13

Nepal Airlines

Website:
nepalairlines.com.np/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$500.00
Plane from Udonthani International Airport to Kathmandu
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83

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:
$65.22–$71.74

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Dali
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$33.70

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$74.67

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.01
Bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.93

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmu
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.37
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$67.76

Vientiane Capital Bus Enterprise

Phone:
+856305351495
Website:
facebook.com/VientianeCity2Bus/
Bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Kathmandu is to fly which costs $119.57 - $282.61 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $119.57 - $282.61 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Kathmandu?

The distance between Vientiane and Kathmandu is 2074 km. The road distance is 3413.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Vientiane to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 1h 15m behind Vientiane. It is currently 18:11 in Vientiane and 16:56 in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Kathmandu is 3414 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Vientiane to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $9.18 per night.
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