There are 3 ways to get from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Muang Phôn-Hông to Vang Viengtaxi
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
1h 56m$47–63Drive 244.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Muang Phôn-Hông to Luang Prabangcar 244.5 km
3h 31m$44–64Taxi
- Take the taxi from Muang Phôn-Hông to Luang Prabangtaxi 244.5 km
3h 31m$120–150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang is to taxi and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $45 - $65.
The distance between Vientiane province and Luang Prabang is 169 km. The road distance is 244.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 56m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane province to Luang Prabang is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang.
There are 357+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Vientiane province, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Vientiane province to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the taxi to Vang Vieng then take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Muang Phôn-Hông to Luang Prabang in around 3h 31m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- $30–150
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