There are 7 ways to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
53 min$72–333Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientianetaxi 309.5 km
4h 18m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2h 28m$20–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
3h 40m$31–55Drive 309.5 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientianecar 309.5 km
4h 18m$56–81Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
6h 4m$30–55Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
8h 14m$23–57
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 53 min and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Northern Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang (Station) station to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Luang Prabang (Station) and Vientiane is 224 km. The road distance is 309.5 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane, including transfers.
Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 53 min and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $60 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang (Station), Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.
Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane is 310 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Luang Prabang (Station) to Vientiane.
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