Laos to China · 2 borders · 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 → Hong Kong · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Hong Kong → Shenzhen · about ~35m · ~€3–8
Luang Prabang (Laos) and Shenzhen (China) are 1,269 km (789 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Vientiane: ~8h 25m door to door with 1 change, for ~€81–288 per person. The fastest route, by train and flight via Vientiane and Hanoi, takes ~8h 20m (~€98–320). Without flying, it takes about 17h 35m by train, via Kunming, Baise and Guangzhou. The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
~8h 25m door to door by train and flight, via Vientiane, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~8h 20m.
~€81–288 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, Baise and Guangzhou, in about 17h 35m, for ~€58–189.
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.