There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
50 min$73–333Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Vientiane to Luang Prabangtaxi 308.5 km
4h 17m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 24m$20–36Bus, 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$56–80Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 9m$23–33
Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) by bus, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Louangphabang (State) 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 station to Louangphabang (State) 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 and Louangphabang (State) is 222 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 50 min to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State), including transfers.
Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 24m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Louangphabang (State), Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- 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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- 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
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- 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 to Louangphabang (State) bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State).
There are 358+ hotels available in Louangphabang (State).