Vientiane to Kunming International Train

Laos-China Railway Vientiane to Kunming International Train

Vientiane to Kunming South

Stations

10

End to end

~10.0 hr

Interchanges

5

Geographic station positions along the line.

Service information checked . Check the operator before travel because schedules can change at short notice.

The Vientiane to Kunming international train crosses Laos and Yunnan through Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay, Boten, Mohan, Xishuangbanna, Pu'er, and Yuxi. Four international trains currently run each day, with departures from both Kunming and Kunming South. The full trip takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, including border processing.

International passenger service opened in April 2023. A second daily pair was added in July 2025, which created the present four-train schedule.

Tickets and trains

Buy through LCR Ticket in Laos, China Railway's 12306 channels in China, or a designated international ticket office. Real-name ticketing applies. Carry the passport and visas or entry permissions required for both countries, and arrive early for the Boten and Mohan inspections.

The international services use 160 km/h electric multiple units with air conditioning, power outlets, and announcements in Lao, Chinese, and English. Border procedures require passengers to leave their seats and move through inspection areas. Contact the railway in advance when mobility assistance is required during that process.

Sources: 2026 international service data, 2025 service increase, and China Railway ticket guidance.

Stations in order

  1. 1VientianeVientiane to Boten Passenger Service
  2. 2Vang ViengVientiane to Boten Passenger Service
  3. 3Luang PrabangVientiane to Boten Passenger Service
  4. 4Muang XayVientiane to Boten Passenger Service
  5. 5BotenVientiane to Boten Passenger Service
  6. 6Mohan
  7. 7Xishuangbanna
  8. 8Pu'er
  9. 9Yuxi
  10. 10Kunming South
Change here forVientiane to Boten Passenger Service