Vieng Chaleune

3.2
47 customer reviews
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  • Popular Routes
  • Stations
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  • Schedule and Timetable

About Vieng Chaleune

Buses are the most affordable means of transport with a large number of terminals across the country and convenient timetables to help you plan your trip. Buses is a convenient option both for those who travel on a shoestring budget and those who do not want to compromise on comfort. Vieng Chaleune offers bus service with an online reservation available. Before booking your ticket, read other travellers’ reviews to choose the best option.

What are the Main Stations of Vieng Chaleune?

Vieng Chaleune operates buses to and from the following stations:

  • Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • Luang Prabang Southern Stop

What are the Bus Classes & Prices of Vieng Chaleune?

The price of your bus trip will depend both on the destination and the class of your ticket. Note that not all ticket classes are available on certain routes yet for longer trips there is almost always a good choice of options. Opt for a sleeper coach for the most convenient overnight trip. Sleeper buses are usually equipped with berths or soft reclining seats, feature an onboard toilet and your ticket may also include other perks like snacks or even a lunch. Taking a night bus is also a good idea if you want to save on your hotel room. During the day an express service is often the best value for money as it makes less stops than an ordinary or standard class bus and travels faster. On some routes it may be crucial to choose the right class as, say, an ordinary or second class bus may need some 6 hours to cover the distance the first class or express bus travels in two hours!

Pros & Cons of Bus Travel

Pros of Bus Travel

  • Buses usually boast the widest network of destinations covered. They travel to the places you cannot get to by plane or even by train

  • Travelling by bus is easy – there is no need to arrive to the bus terminal much in advance, and the check-in is usually a very fast formality opposite to air travel

  • Bus tickets are very affordable. Yes, there are costly first class or VIP options but is you are on a budget, bus is the first means of transportation you have to think about

  • At the same time, there are different classes of service to suit any budget. If you are after a higher level of comfort, buses get you covered, too.

Cons of Bus Travel

  • Intercity bus terminals can be located outside the city centre in the outskirts. It means you will need to calculate extra time and money to get there. In certain destinations getting from the bus terminal can cost you more than you would expect because only a limited number of transportation companies is allowed to serve the route – and prices may be inflated.

  • During busy weekends or high season buses serving some tourist destinations may run out of schedule and require advanced booking.

  • While buses are not as weather dependent as ferries, bus trips can also be delayed or cancelled due to bad weather or road conditions – keep it in mind if travelling during certain seasons or to certain destinations.

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Vieng Chaleune Popular Routes

Luang Prabang - Xaignabouli
07:30, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 14:00
Luang Prabang - Vientiane
07:30, 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 18:30
Luang Prabang - Oudomxay
09:30
Luang Prabang - Xiangkhouang
08:30
Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
07:30, 08:00, 11:00, 14:00, 17:00, 18:30
Thu, May 16
One Way
NaN Passengers

Vieng Chaleune Schedule & Timetable

ClassDeparture StationArrival StationDepartureArrivalTravel time
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng07:3013:306h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng08:0014:006h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng11:0017:006h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng14:0020:006h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng17:0023:006h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVang Vieng18:3000:306h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop07:3015:308h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop08:0016:008h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop11:0019:008h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop14:0022:008h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop17:0001:008h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopVientiane Northern Bus Stop18:3002:308h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopPhonsavan South Bus Station08:3015:307h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopPak Beng09:3014:305h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopMuang Ngeun08:3012:003h 30m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopKenethao09:3017:308h 0m
Regional 14paxLuang Prabang Southern StopHongsa07:3010:002h 30m

Vieng Chaleune Stations

Luang Prabang Southern StationLuang Prabang Southern Stop

Vieng Chaleune Company Reviews

L W
An over-full minivan: drivers wait for too many people than seats and seatbelts before going :-( that is not comfortable for the price but most important: this is not safe for people. We were also 30' late?
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 14, 2024
S D
Minivan arrived on time. But too many people were squeezed into one minivan. Some had to sit on a stool for 6 hours. The minivan left 35 minutes late. You felt like an animal in a cage that was far too small.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 13, 2024
D C
So many potholes that it was very bumpy however the driver did a great job of getting us through it safely.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 6, 2023
T E
Taking this van was a Great experience for us, but it is definitely mit for everyone. Being delayed shouldn't be a problem for you. It was the craziest drive of our life. As the street's' conditions were very bad, we we're shaked the whole 7h Trip. Most of the 20 People in our tiny van got more and more angry while driving. We also don't recommend it for tall or strongly built people - it was really tight. Do not get irritated If the driver stops to grab some locals. One time we had a break for Toilette and eating at a Restaurant. However, we we're glad we took this Option as we couldn't get Tickets for the train and want to have New experiences to enlargen put horizont.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Nov 1, 2023
V O
There was extra stools added to the aisle that had no seatbelt or backsupport. We were told we would have a stop on the way to Vang Vieng for food/bathroom which we never got. We were stopped at a stop sign where there was construction and were left out there to climb over a ditch to pee. Not a fun trip but definitely an experience.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 25, 2023
J V
Bus left late and the vehicle was different than the one I booked. No AC like promised and the driver had the most awful music on. Usually wouldn’t be bothered but for a 9 hour drive it was awful. For the money you pay you would expect better service and/or explanation.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 23, 2023
R M
Easy to book and overall good ride, took only 5 hour with a toilet break. But the road was very bad and bumby so not the most comfy ride. The bus also has two extra seats/chairs (without back support) in the middle of the van so they can fit two extra people in the small van. Luckily I got in first so I got an propper seat.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 19, 2023
G H
Booked a 14 seater minivan to leave at 7:30 am, was told there was no bus at 7:30 but was leaving at 8:30. Had a flight to catch leaving us worried we would miss it. There was 20 people on a 14 seater minivan so be prepared for cramped conditions in hot weather so wasn’t pleasant. On the positive side it only took 7 hours not the 10 specified so caught the flight on time. Great service from 12go though. Easy service booking the tickets and great communication. Got us from A to B
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 9, 2023
L G
The ride was okay! It was 5 hours, not 9 hours which was good! The van itself is small, and the driver squeezes 14 people in it, so if your at the back row then good luck, especially if your a bigger person. But the driver was friendly, stopped of once, and got here quick!
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 8, 2023
F F
I came one hour before the time and the van departed half an hour late. The driver changed the van and when I realized, the locals that arrived way after me filled the van and only when the van was full they told me to go inside. I got the worst seat at the back, shoulder to shoulder with 3 local guys and could barely move my legs. The other people got fine seats and I had to stay 4 hours in that uncomfortable seat in a horrible road. Only when a man left, I could go to his place. I don't complain for the road, because it's not their fault, but the attitude of sending me to the worst seat, since I arrived first and probably payed way more
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 1, 2022
S T
It would be good if masks were required. There were other passengers openly coughing and spitting phlegm for the duration.
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Aug 12, 2022
T K
Nicht gut organisierte Bus Gesellschaft, man muss seinen Platz suchen, die Busse sind nicht besonders sauber.3-
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 10, 2020
L A
The bus is clean and beds are well maintained. Very organised everyone sleep in their designated cabin number. Cabin length is about 1.8m just nice for me. But is not overbooked and bus driver knows his way and drive safely, it took us 9 hrs to reach Vientiane fro Luang Prabang instead of 12 hrs. VERY GOOD EXPERIENCE! My previous trip fro Vientiane to Luang Prabang was a nightmare. Took Soutchai bus: 1. Overbooked - 10 white guys have no cabin and sleep on corridor. 2. Beds are worn out and dirty cabin. 3. VERY UNORGANISED nobody follow cabin number and i almost didnt get a cabin because of this. 4. Cabin length is about 1.6m. i Had to bend my leg for 12 hrs because insufficient legroom! 5. Super bumpy and many fast cornering i was worried i couldnt make it to Luang Prabang in one piece. 6. Other than passenger they carry goods as well, my luggage was on top of the bus luckily when unload they didnt break my aluminium luggage handle! 7. SOUTCHAI BUS WAS TOTALLY RUNDOWN COMPARED TO THIS PLS DONT TAKE!
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Feb 6, 2020
J R
Las camas compartidas, son muy pequeñas, si medis más de 1.70mts se complica
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Jan 19, 2020
F E
It has nothing to do with the buss actually, the buss was 5/5 and the comfort better than expected. But be prepared to fear for your life because the road is not close to good.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 19, 2019
P H
The online purchase was smooth and onsite check in got no issues. Do not ignore the prompt regarding purchase of two tickets if you value your privacy and if you are not the size of a small asian girl. Ultimately the experience of the ride is in your own hands.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 13, 2019
E K
VIP buses are not running daytime, so we were put on a minibus. The bus was scheduled to leave at 08:00, instead it departed at 09:00. The trip from Luang Prabang to Vientiane took 10 hours! Buying the tickets online is 30-40% more expensive than buying the tickets in Luang Prabang. You can easily buy the bus tickets at your hotel, travel angencies or at the bus station.
Bus Express, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 6, 2019
C F
Long and very crammed, but good/careful driver
Bus Express, Vieng Chaleune, Nov 10, 2019
B G
2 hours late. Scheduled arrival 6am, actual arrival 9am. The bus stopped every 1h30. Noisy driver, gsm music, chatter. A meal included in the ticket, 11pm would have been more ideal than 3am to eat. Sincerely
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Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Nov 6, 2019
M M
Pros: we got to Vientiane in one piece Cons: we got to bus station one hour before departure; to my shock, the driver’s son (maybe 14) wanted to take/check our tickets and there was no one else around. We got no meal before during or after the ride. The driver turned on lights as he pleased throughout the ride, not just for stops. On one of the stop he nearly left with two people still not being back on the bus. He also smoked on the bus which was hard for us to do anything about given there are no windows and our seats were at the front. But I think my biggest bugbear was the music... the terrible music played over and over the journey especially loud around 3-4am which I assume was to keep the driver awake. We arrived at 7:15am and our bags were very dirty, one was wet too.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 27, 2019
M L
October 20, 2019 The ride was good. Safe driving and comfortable sleep. With free water, snack and fried rice for dinner. Blanket is clean too :)
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 22, 2019
M C
Sleeper night bus. Very Clean. No place to leave your little bag (main luggage kept down). You feel sometimes you lack space to move. DO NOT FORGET to take enough clothes or a blanket with you. It is very cold with the air conditioning. They blanket they provide you with is not enough. They offer a meal of good fried rice and a bottle of water.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 6, 2019
M O
Nice
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Aug 29, 2019
R L
Partiti con un'ora di ritardo, durante il tragitto abbiamo preso a bordo altre persone che sono poi scese in punti non previsti causando ulteriori ritardi. Personale scortese.
Bus Express, Vieng Chaleune, Aug 13, 2019
G E
The seats we got given were not the best they were at the back of the bus beside the toilet, next to the engine and rather uncomfortable. There was a baby laying in the middle of an isle, which was fine until she unfortunately had an accident and stunk the whole bus out. The route was very windy which meant you moved around in your seat a lot, but we made it to Vientiane 10 minutes before scheduled which was a bonus.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Jul 30, 2019
M M
oyage à 3, we had bought 4 seats to be more quiet (the bunks are tiny). We were asked to change seats, and we found ourselves at the very back of the bus, in a high position. An extra person came to join us in the night, because of overbooking, apparently. We were shaken by the movements of the bus, the air conditioning sometimes leaked on our heads, and smells of exhaust came to perfume our night... Fortunately, the driver was punctual.
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Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Jul 23, 2019
Y O
It was a very heavy shaped bus! It was comfortable and we were able to secure tickets smoothly! I am satisfied!
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Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Jul 8, 2019
N H
Bumpy road ahead. Driver will stop at most places to fetch passengers and they will sleep on the floor which will be next to the other passengers on lower berth. Choose upper berth if u wish to have some privacy
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Jun 25, 2019
A G
Price much cheaper at 150,000 Laotian Kip at the bus station. Sleeper bus is hot and shared bed is small.
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, May 24, 2019
O J
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Nov 22, 2023
J D
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 14, 2023
A C
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 1, 2023
D M
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Aug 17, 2023
J F
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Mar 15, 2023
T B
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Dec 24, 2022
J P
Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune, Nov 10, 2022
Y W
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Mar 27, 2020
C G
Bus AC Sleeper, Vieng Chaleune, Oct 28, 2019
K V
Bus Express, Vieng Chaleune, May 6, 2019
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66% of 47 travelers were presumably happy with Vieng Chaleune as they left good or no review