How much does cost Laos train ticket from Luang prabang to Vientiane: $17-$23
If you are first time visiting Laos, planning a trip to travel between Luang prabang to Vang vieng and connect ot vietniane, there severl option can reach by plane, share minivan, bus more popular taking a Lao and china high speed train take only 2 hours to Vientiane from Vientiane. Here I suggest for first traveler who going to Laos can flowing my itinerary can book your ticket advance 4-7 days, late book ticket sold out, Lao and china railway system same us china train system can not book a far calendar. LCR app open to sale ticket 7 days.
- K11 train hard seats Luang prabang to Vang vieng: $7 (1h:15m)
- Share minivan from Luang prabang to Vang vieng: $19 (5 hour)
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Luang prabang railway schedule
| Departure | Train Number | Train number | Train number | Train number | Train number | Train number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luang prabang | 10:31am C97 | 12:52pm C91 | 2:49pm D87 | 5:11pm K11 | 06:40pm C83 | 7:22pm C81 |
| Kasi | 6:07pm K11 | |||||
| Vang vieng | 11:38am C97 | 1:49pm C91 | 3:41pm D87 | 6:39pm K11 | 7:32pm C83 | 8:16pm C81 |
| Phong hong | 12:05am C97 | 7:19pm K11 | ||||
| Arrival Vientiane station | 12:38pm C97 | 2:56pm C91 | 4:34pm D87 | 8:04pm K11 | 8:31pm C83 | 9:08pm C81 |
How far railway station to luang prabang city?
There 11 km from luang prabang railway station to city center. you can take a taxi or share minivan
- Share minivan from city to station: 50.000 kip/person
- Local app: loca, indrive available service Luang prabang
- Private transfer cost: 250.000 kip advance reserved
Luang prabang to Vang vieng by share minivan
A minivan can take faster compare bus, they also travel during the day, this is experience Laos road the senery was great views. if you are explorer backpack this is good chance. how ever note that taking a minivan 5 hours during journey to Vang vieng. if you choose direct to Vientiane must take 7-8 hours.
- Travel new road 181 km take 5 hours from Luang prabang to Vang vieng.
- Travel old road 225km take 7 hours from Luang prabang to Vang vieng by phou khoun road 13.
| Departure | Share minivan | Share minivan | Share minivan | Share minivan | Share minivan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luang prabang | 7:30am | 8:30am | 9:30am | 10:00am | 14:00pm |
| Arrival: Vang vieng | 13:30pm | 14:00pm | 15:30pm | 16:00pm | 20:00pm |
| Arrival Vientiane station | 15:00pm | 16:30pm | 19:00pm |
Fight from Luang prabang to Vientiane
There 3 airline operarting on this route. Lao airline, Laoskyway, Lanexang new airline recent opened. daily flight departure travel time 50 minutes to Wattay international airport. compare price Laoairline more expenssive comare with Laoskyway, Lanexang cheapest. Laoairline flight by ATR, Airbus, C919.
From Luang Prabang to Vientiane
