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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Vientiane, Laos

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Seven ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane

Composite routes from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
17h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$413.04–$815.22

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$706.52

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$706.52
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
30h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$445.65–$869.57

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$402.17–$760.87

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
22h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$358.70–$706.52

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
11h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$706.52
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
30h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$445.65–$869.57

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
13h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$369.57–$706.52
Plane from Khöshig Valley Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
29h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$445.65–$869.57

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hohhot to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$30.43
Train from Beijing West Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.17–$173.91
Train from Yinchuan to Xian
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.96–$40.22
Train from Xi'an North Station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
10h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$125.00

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
35h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$92.39
Train from Xinyang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
25h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$65.22

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
25h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Erenhot
Ave. Duration:
14h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.24–$69.15

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hohhot Station to Xinyang
Ave. Duration:
22h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$60.51

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
25h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$206.52

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$79.55
Bus from Erenhot to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.82

Udon Kaew Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/udon-kaew-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjR8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmM2YtZjk0YS03Njk1LWJjMjAtOWUzMjM1MTg3NWQ4LA
Bus from Udon Thani Airport to Lotus
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.32

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane is to train and bus which costs $152.17 - $282.61 and takes 3 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane is to fly and bus which takes 13h 13m and costs $391.30 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Vientiane is 3372 km. The road distance is 4572.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 2 days 4h and costs $228.26 - $467.39 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane, including transfers.

Train or fly from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane is to fly which takes 13h 25m and costs $369.57 - $760.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $228.26 - $467.39 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the time difference between Ulaanbaatar and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h behind Ulaanbaatar. It is currently 20:00 in Ulaanbaatar and 19:00 in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Vientiane is 4573 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Ulaanbaatar 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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