What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 50 min and costs $70 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane 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.

Is there a direct train between Vientiane and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct train from Vientiane 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.

How far is it from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Vientiane and Luang Prabang is 222 km. The road distance is 308.5 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $20 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Luang Prabang bus from?

Vientiane to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Luang Prabang train from?

Vientiane to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.

Train, bus or fly from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang 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.

Where does the Vientiane to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Vientiane to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.

Where does the Vientiane to Luang Prabang train arrive?

Vientiane to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Luang Prabang station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Luang Prabang is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 360+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.

Vientiane to Luang Prabang - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
50 min
$73–333
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Vientiane to Luang Prabangtaxi 308.5 km
4h 17m
$2–3
Train
1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 24m
$20–36
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
3h 37m
$25–41
Drive 308.5 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabangcar 308.5 km
4h 17m
$56–80
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 9m
$23–33

Vientiane to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

14Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.3 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Luang Prabang, 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.

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