China to Laos · 1 border · Where else can you go from Chengdu?
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Scroll for the full route →Chengdu → Guangzhou · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Guangzhou → Vientiane · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Vientiane → Luang Namtha · about ~50m in the air · ~€25–90
Chengdu (China) and Luang Namtha (Laos) are 1,113 km (692 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Guangzhou and Vientiane: ~9h door to door with 2 changes, for ~€165–590 per person. The fastest route, by flight via Kunming and Vientiane, takes ~7h 45m (~€130–430). Without flying, it takes ~17h by train, via Guiyang, Kunming and Luang Prabang. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~9h door to door by flight, via Guangzhou and Vientiane, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~7h 45m.
~€165–590 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Yes: by train, via Guiyang, Kunming and Luang Prabang, in ~17h, for ~€56–190.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.