Laos to China · 1 border · Where else can you go from Luang Namtha?
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Scroll for the full route →Luang Namtha → Vientiane · about ~50m in the air · ~€25–90
Vientiane → Kunming · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–180
Kunming → Chengdu · about ~1h 5m in the air · ~€45–160
Luang Namtha (Laos) and Chengdu (China) are 1,113 km (692 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Vientiane and Kunming: ~7h 45m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€130–430 per person. Without flying, it takes ~17h by train, via Luang Prabang, Kunming and Guiyang. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~7h 45m door to door by flight, via Vientiane and Kunming, including time for changes and airports.
~€130–430 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 Luang Prabang, Kunming and Guiyang, 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.