Laos train ticket booking policy can be a bit confusing for travelers. However, understanding the process is crucial for a smooth and enjoyable journey. Here are some key things to keep in mind when booking train tickets in Laos:
Buying Tickets
- Tickets can purchased in advance online or at the station. It is not possible to buy tickets over the phone.
- Online reservations must be booked 3-4 days before departure.
- Laos-China Railway offers ticket booking for six stations in Laos, including Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay, Luang Namtha, and Boten.
- Tickets or QR code tickets must be sent to your email within 3-4 days before departure
- If you have not received a QR ticket within 3-4 days. Chat with our team Live chat support team
E-ticket Lao-China train ticket
- QR number
- QR code
- Destination and Train number
- Coach number and seat number
- Date issue ticket
- Passport number
- Departure date/ month, year
- Booking number
Passenger Classes
Laos-China Railway offers three different passenger classes:
- First Class Seat
- Second Class Seat
- Standard Seat
Frequently ask question?
Ticket issue by Lao-china railway (LCR ticket)
- Confirmation email payment done
- QR confirmation from Laos train ticket not LCR ticket
- LCR ticket issue 4 days before departure
- LCR QR code ticket send to your email 3 days before departure
LCR is railway network in Laos connection with major cities: Vientiane, Vang vieng, Luang prabang, Oudomxay, Nateuy, Boten
LCR issue a ticket 4 days before departure, all traveller can book a ticket advance 4 days up to month
- Children under 1.5 meters purchase children ticket
- Children over 1.5 meters purchase adult ticket
- We can said not easy, There’s alway a long line waiting when buy a ticket at ticket sale spot
- Advance to buy a ticket 4 days before departure
- Yes, you have to book advance 4 days up to month
- Book less than 3 days ticket sold out
- No, All ticket randomly allocated by LCR
- 30-40 minute before deoarture
- Yes, you can buy drink and snack on board