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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Vientiane provinceby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane province by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Muang Phôn-Hôngtaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $45–65

  2. Drive 244.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Muang Phôn-Hôngcar car 244.5 km
    3h 31m
    $44–64

  3. Train, taxi via Luang Prabang Station

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Vang Vieng to Muang Phôn-Hôngtaxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $51–78

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Muang Phôn-Hôngtaxi taxi 244.5 km
    3h 31m
    $120–150

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Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane province.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Vientiane province, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Vientiane province. However, you can take the train to Vang Vieng then take the taxi to Muang Phôn-Hông. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vang Vieng, then take the taxi to Muang Phôn-Hông.

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