Baolau

Compare ways to travel between Asian cities

Baolau is an online travel search and booking platform for routes across Asia. Enter an origin, destination and travel date to compare available flights, trains, buses and ferries from participating transport providers. The search can combine operators and connecting services, helping travellers compare journey time, price and transfer options rather than checking every carrier separately. The platform also lists local transport products such as airport trains, metro passes and sightseeing buses.

Routes and destinations

Destination pages cover Japan, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Malaysia, with example itineraries such as Tokyo–Kyoto, Tokyo–Kanazawa, Hanoi–Hue, Phnom Penh–Kampot and Bangkok–Chiang Mai. The service includes rail passes valid in selected regions as well as individual point-to-point tickets. Availability and operators differ by country and route, so check the itinerary details, departure station and transfer time on the result before purchasing.

Booking and ticket delivery

1. Search by city pair and date, select one-way or round-trip travel, and enter the total number of passengers. Child discounts are available only on selected providers; enter each child's age when prompted.
2. Compare direct and connecting itineraries, schedules and the provider-specific ticket conditions. The site supports international cards and lists QR-code, e-wallet and instant bank-transfer methods for selected territories.
3. After a reservation is confirmed, the itinerary and e-ticket are sent by email. Depending on the operator, the ticket can be used on a phone or exchanged for a boarding pass at the airport, station, terminal or port.
4. Use Manage Booking to check an order. Search and trip planning do not require registration; a service fee may apply when buying tickets, so review the final total and exchange or refund rules before payment.

When a fare is not available yet

Transport providers release seats on different schedules, commonly 30, 60 or 90 days ahead, and may open long-distance fares before shorter segments. If a result says “Not yet open,” check again or use the fare alert; if it is sold out, compare another departure or route. Online sales may close between two and 24 hours before departure, depending on the operator. Baolau says standard orders can take up to 24 hours to process, while urgent bookings may be processed within minutes; allow time for confirmation and check the order status if the email does not arrive.