What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $70 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang 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 9m.

Is there a direct train between Luang Prabang and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang 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 25m.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is 223 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Vientiane bus from?

Luang Prabang to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Vientiane train from?

Luang Prabang to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.

Train, bus or fly from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 25m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Vientiane bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Vientiane bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Vientiane train arrive?

Luang Prabang to Vientiane train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Vientiane is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 287+ hotels available in Vientiane.

Luang Prabang to Vientiane - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
50 min
$72–333
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Vientianetaxi 308.3 km
4h 16m
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2h 25m
$20–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
8h 9m
$21–50
Drive 308.3 km
1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Vientianecar 308.3 km
4h 16m
$56–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Vientianebus
5h 52m
$25–41

Luang Prabang to Vientiane by train, taxi, and bus

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5h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222.8 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, 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.

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