There are 7 ways to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 24m$20–36Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Vientiane to Luang Prabangtaxi 308.5 km
4h 17m$2–3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
3h 37m$25–41Drive 308.5 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabangcar 308.5 km
4h 17m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
2h 9m$73–334Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
3h 44m$28–52Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 9m$23–33
Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane Prefecture station to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane North Bus Station and arriving at Luang Prabang Minibus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Vientiane Prefecture station to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Luang Prabang station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Vientiane Prefecture and Luang Prabang is 269 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 2h 9m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Vientiane Prefecture, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
LOCA app
- Phone
- +856 2098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Taxi Vientiane Group
- Phone
- +856 214 54168
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
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More Questions & Answers
Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vientiane Prefecture to Luang Prabang.
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