Laos to China · 1 border · Where else can you go from Luang Prabang?
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Scroll for the full route →Luang Prabang → Vientiane · about 2h · ~€8–30
Vientiane → Kunming · about ~1h 20m in the air · ~€60–180
Kunming → Chengdu · about ~1h 5m in the air · ~€45–160
Luang Prabang (Laos) and Chengdu (China) are 1,213 km (754 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Vientiane and Kunming: ~8h 25m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€113–370 per person. Without flying, it takes about 14h 20m by train, via Kunming and Guiyang. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~8h 25m door to door by train and flight, via Vientiane and Kunming, 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 Kunming and Guiyang, 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.