There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2h 25m$20–36Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Vientianetaxi 308.3 km
4h 16m$2–3Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
8h 9m$21–50Drive 308.3 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Vientianecar 308.3 km
4h 16m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
1h 41m$74–335Train, 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
5h 59m$28–52
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture 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.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane Prefecture station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Vientiane Prefecture is 269 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $50 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Vientiane Prefecture, Laos?
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. Alternatively, Vieng Chaleune operates a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 8h. Naluang also services this route once daily.
- 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
- 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
- 856071212979
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
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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Prefecture.
There are 283+ hotels available in Vientiane Prefecture.