China to Laos · 1 border · Where else can you go from Shenzhen?
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Scroll for the full route →Shenzhen → Guangzhou · about 1h · ~€3–9
Guangzhou → Vientiane · about ~1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Vientiane → Luang Namtha · about ~50m in the air · ~€25–90
Shenzhen (China) and Luang Namtha (Laos) are 1,320 km (820 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train and flight, via Guangzhou and Vientiane: ~7h 40m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€98–349 per person. Without flying, it takes ~21h 40m by train, via Guilin, Kunming and Luang Prabang. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.
~7h 40m door to door by train and flight, via Guangzhou and Vientiane, including time for changes and airports.
~€98–349 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 Guilin, Kunming and Luang Prabang, 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.