How to get to Vang vieng from Vientiane: 5 options, Train, Van, Bus, private car
As we known that Vang vieng is popular city not far away just take few hours journey by high-speed train, share minivan and more comfortable recommend taking private transfer, VangVieng is a small town in central Laos 2 hours journey. well known for its stunning natural beauty blue lagoon, limestone mountains, cave, outdoor activity. The landscape is dominated by dramatic, jagged limestone kart mountains that rise abruptly from lush green rice paddies.
Vientiane to Vang vieng by high speed train
Most comfortable option and modern option is taking Laos-china high speed train fastest way to travel between both city compare to the old road.
- Duration: 52 minutes (High speed train)
- Cost: second class $9, First class $14, Business class 27.
- Recommend: Speed and comfortable rode.
- Best hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse: Vang vieng
- Book activity must do in Vang vieng.
- Note: Vientiane railway station located Done noun 15km, form city center advance to reserve a ticket 3-4 days before departure, ticket available on website or app.
| Departure | Train Number: C86 | Train number: D888 | Train number: K12 | Train number: C82 | Train number: C84 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 7:30am | 8:08am | 8:25am | 11:00am | 3:30pm |
| Phong hong | 9:04am | ||||
| Vang vieng | 8:25am | 9:00am | 9:44am | 11:56am | 4:36pm |
| Kasi | 10:16am | ||||
| Luang prabang | 9:25am | 9:53am | 11:04am | 12:58pm | 6:05pm |
| Muang nga | 11:51am | ||||
| Muang xai | 10:19am | 12:23pm | 1:50pm | ||
| Na moh | 12:45pm | ||||
| Nateuy | 13:10pm | 2:31pm | |||
| Boten | 11:07am | 13:25pm | 2:45pm |
Vientiane to Vang vieng by ordinary train K12
Ordinary train daily departure from Vientiane railway station to boten stop 9 station, Phon hong, Vangvieng, kasi, luang prabang, muang nga, na mor, nateuy, boten. taking K12.
- Duration: 1 hour 19 minutes
- Cost: $6
- Best hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse: Vang vieng
- Book activity must do in Vang vieng.
- Ordinary train: soft sleeper and hard seat
| Departure | Train number: K12 |
|---|---|
| Vientiane | 8:25am |
| Phong hong | 9:04am |
| Vang vieng | 9:44am |
| Kasi | 10:16am |
| Luang prabang | 11:04am |
| Muang nga | 11:51am |
| Muang xai | 12:23pm |
| Na moh | 12:45pm |
| Nateuy | 13:10pm |
| Boten | 13:25pm |
Vientiane to vang vieng by share Minivan (2 hours journey)
This is the most popular option for solo traveler and backpacker, just taking 2 hours ride from city share transfer is popular for local and western tourist can reach Vang vieng by several way, train, van, bus, most of minivan now travel the new express way, more smooth compare with old road.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Cost: $9-$12
- Best hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse: Vang vieng
- Book activity must do in Vang vieng.
- Note: Including hotel pick up from any hotel locate city drop (Door to door) service
| Departure point | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane city center | 9:00am | 12:00pm | 18:00pm |
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Vientiane to Vang vieng by VIP-Local bus
Taking a bus between city are available for who prefer more space for themself and luggage, Bus station away from city center 9km, that will cost for taxi $5-$8. most of bus not travel express way still going old road taking longer than expect.
- Duration: 3-5 hours
- Cost: $9-$12
- Best hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse: Vang vieng
- Book activity must do in Vang vieng.
- Best for: who get motion sickness and have large suitcases can travel by bus
- Departure: Vientiane northern bus terminal 9km form city center.
| Departure point | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane northern terminal | 7:00am | 9:00am | 3:00pm |
| Check available | Book Now | Book Now | Book Now |
Private transfer
Popular and more comfortable for traveler who’s planning to vang vieng, couple or friends, family group. pick up located around capital, late flight arrival, private transfer can departure as customer choose to leave.
- Duration: 1.5 hour travel by expressway
- Cost: $80-$95
- Note: Comfortable and door to door service
- Best hotel, Hostel, Guesthouse: Vang vieng
- Book activity must do in Vang vieng.
