Laos to China · 2 borders · 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 → Hanoi · about ~1h in the air · ~€30–100
Hanoi → Shenzhen · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–190
Luang Namtha (Laos) and Shenzhen (China) are 1,320 km (820 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight, via Vientiane and Hanoi: ~7h 40m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€115–380 per person. Without flying, it takes ~21h 40m by train, via Luang Prabang, Kunming and Guilin. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
~7h 40m door to door by flight, via Vientiane and Hanoi, including time for changes and airports.
~€115–380 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 Guilin, in ~21h 40m, for ~€71–210.
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.