Holiday idea, fast train to China.

[surreybloke]

Thinking of driving up to Laos border and getting to western China via the fast train.     Has anyone done it.      Re  getting into Laos.    Will I need a multi entry visa  of do transit visas exist.    any thoughts

[NoDisplayName]

Apply Visa in Advance

To travel between China and Laos via the cross-border train, foreign tourists need to obtain a visa in advance. The Mohan Railway Station Port and the Boten Railway Station Port  do not provide visa-on-arrival services. Make sure to check the visa requirements and apply for a visa in a timely manner before your trip.

In Kunming, you need to go to the Consulate of Laos in Kunming in Caiyunbei Lu in Guandu District to  apply for a visa to Laos. Office hour:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning: 09:00 – 11:30
• Afternoon: 14:00 – 16:00

Appart from Laos Consulate in Kunming, you can also apply visa to Laos via Laos Consulate in Jinghong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Nanning, Changsha and Hong Kong.

 

http://chinatrain12306.com/travel/kunming-vientiane-train.htm

 

 

Sounds like an interesting trip.

If you do this, please post details.

[NoDisplayName]

Seems as though Lao e-visa might be accepted.

 

https://laoevisa.gov.la/index

[surreybloke]

There are rumours of extending the friendship bridge rail connection to the Vientiane rail station.      We wait.     I have emailed elaos visa website.    .   

 

Seat61.com has some info. 

 

To be honest   I want to travel out of isaan to somewhere  apart from Thailand.   The drive to myanmar is a marathon .   Vietnam involves a long drive and a Laos visa.   

 

Would be good to fly from KK or Udon thani  without going back to BKK or DMK    .   

 

 

What will happen when the fast railway finally open to BKK.    

Those concrete pillars are going up fast.    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 12 by surreybloke

[The Fugitive]

18 minutes ago, surreybloke said:

Would be good to fly from KK

International flights are coming.