China to Laos · 1 border · Where else can you go from Chengdu?
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Scroll for the full route →Chengdu → Kunming · about ~1h 5m in the air · ~€45–160
Kunming → Vientiane · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–180
Vientiane → Luang Prabang · about 2h · ~€8–30
Chengdu (China) and Luang Prabang (Laos) are 1,213 km (754 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Kunming and Vientiane: ~8h 55m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€113–370 per person. Without flying, it takes about 14h 20m by train, via Guiyang and Kunming. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~8h 55m door to door by flight and train, via Kunming and Vientiane, including time for changes and airports.
~€113–370 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 and Kunming, in about 14h 20m, for ~€50–170.
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.