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Kathmandu to Vientiane

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2 d 54 min
3402 km.
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Kathmandu, Nepal → Vientiane, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kathmandu to Vientiane

Cheapest
2 d 54 min
Car
3402 km.
from $187
Other
2 d 16 h 39 min
Bus, Train
2070 km.
from $242.07
3 d 2 h 37 min
Bus, Train
2070 km.
from $259.49
8 h
Bus, Plane
2070 km.
from $313.78

Transport providers

Airlines

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Udonthani
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Kathmandu Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$66.30–$71.74

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39

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

Bus operators

Qichezhan

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

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming South to Laos
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$79.55

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 Zhangmu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Vientiane is to drive and bus and train which costs $228.26 - $260.87 and takes 2 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Vientiane is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $141.30 - $652.17 .

Is there a direct flight between Kathmandu and Vientiane?

There are no direct flights between Kathmandu and Vientiane. The fastest has 1 change and takes 13h and costs $141.30 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Kathmandu to Vientiane?

The distance between Kathmandu and Vientiane is 2074 km. The road distance is 3411.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Kathmandu to Vientiane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Vientiane?

Vientiane is 1h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 16:30 in Kathmandu and 17:45 in Vientiane.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Vientiane is 3412 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Kathmandu 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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