Naluang

3.3
190 customer reviews
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About Naluang

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. Naluang 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 Naluang?

Naluang operates buses to and from the following stations:

  • Loei Bus Terminal
  • Vientiane Northern Bus Station
  • Pagbang Slow Boat Pier
  • Vientiane Northern Bus Stop
  • Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
  • Luang Namtha
  • Hue Northern Bus Station
  • Hanoi Vuron Thu
  • Naluang Bus Station
  • Naluang Bus Station
  • Nong Khiaw Minivan Station
  • Huay Xai Bus Station
  • Thakhek
  • Chitpasong Bus Station Pakse
  • Phongsali Bus Station
  • Oudomxay Bus Station
  • Bac Vinh Bus Stop
  • Phonsavan
  • Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • Ban Don Mai Slow Boat Terminal
  • Huay Xai Pier
  • Luang Namtha Bus Terminal
  • Meuang Feuang Bus Station

What are the Bus Classes & Prices of Naluang?

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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Naluang Popular Routes

Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng
08:30, 09:00, 11:00
Luang Prabang - Vientiane
08:30, 11:00
Vientiane - Vang Vieng
07:00, 08:30
Luang Prabang - Hanoi
18:00
Bokeo - Luang Prabang
08:30
Luang Prabang - Bokeo
08:30
Vang Vieng - Vientiane
11:30, 13:00
Luang Prabang - Luang Namtha
08:00, 08:30
Luang Prabang - Xiangkhouang
08:00
Luang Prabang - Loei
08:00
Luang Prabang - Oudomxay
Van Regional 14pax
08:00, 08:30
Van Long Tail Boat 14pax
08:30
Luang Prabang - Hue
18:00
Luang Prabang - Nghe An
18:00
Luang Prabang - Phongsali
16:00
Oudomxay - Bokeo
08:30
Luang Namtha - Vientiane
17:00
NaN Passengers

Naluang Stations

Loei Bus TerminalVientiane Northern Bus StationPagbang Slow Boat PierVientiane Northern Bus StopVang Vieng Bus TerminalLuang NamthaHue Northern Bus StationHanoi Vuron ThuNaluang Bus StationNaluang Bus StationNong Khiaw Minivan StationHuay Xai Bus StationThakhekChitpasong Bus Station PaksePhongsali Bus StationOudomxay Bus StationBac Vinh Bus StopPhonsavanChokprasert Bus TerminalBan Don Mai Slow Boat TerminalHuay Xai PierLuang Namtha Bus TerminalMeuang Feuang Bus Station

Naluang Company Reviews

E G
hi. the price you charge is double the official price at the bus station. the bus only leaves when it is full. so we had to wait 40 min until other passangers came.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Mar 13, 2024
M C
The bus left Luang Prabang 3.5 hours late and arrived in Vang Vieng 4 hours late. The bus service had more people packed in than seats available so we each had very little room and after picking up even more people on the route I ended up with a stranger sitting in my feet. The roads they drove down could barely even be called roads with us getting stuck multiple times but I guess that's not the bus's fault
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 6, 2024
M B
Very old bus,we were crammed like sardines no leg room,agony for all passengers!!!
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Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 13, 2024
A K
Nice trip. Everything fine
Bus Express, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 7, 2023
K
There was a driver+ 25 passengers (incl. 4 toddlers) in a van!! Even the local people were not satisfied. There were of course not seat belts for anyone. The driver drove dangerously. The trip took 10hrs. Luckily co-passengers were very nice and friendly.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 25, 2023
J K
Our van left a bit late and it was very crowded. We made it to our destination about 30 minutes later than expected but otherwise the trip was fine. Affordable price.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 21, 2023
F E
Had no idea what to do or where to go
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Aug 9, 2023
J H
We arrived at the station at 07:15 for an 0830 bus. The office then gave us a ticket for the 0730 which we thought was great. We got on at 0730, about 6 people with tickets, we then drove around the corner and more people, without tickets got on, including loading a moped into the van! We eventually left at 0800 and arrived at out destination at 1030 (we were supposed to arrive at 1000 when leaving at 0830...). We needed up with about 16 people in what should have been about 13 seats. Driver was nice enough but annoying that so many people got on without tickets.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Aug 1, 2023
C B
The van it’s supposed to carry 14 people. We were 21. The way of driving wasn’t safe at all.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jun 26, 2023
S R
It was a mini van with lots of people and animals in it. The dog threw up in the bus. The driver was picking up his mates and chatting on the phone and driving when it was so dark and raining cats and dogs. We reached 90 minutes late. I would not recommend this to anyone.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jun 25, 2023
M S
Squeezed into a 14 person bus with 20 people! Air con was very weak! The journey is very bumpy and windy roads! Would have been better off riding the train
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Mar 24, 2023
R K
Everything worked out perfect, the tickets and transfers arrived on time. The train arrived at the destination even earlier.
Train First Class, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 5, 2023
J S
Overall, the booking with 12go Asia did work fine for us. It was convinient to book over the app instead of having to go to the Luang Prabang train station. The pick up and the train ride went very easy, and I think it is much more comfortable than a bumpy ride in a minibus. The description on the voucher however caused a little bit of confusion, as we were not sure about the pickup time and how to get the real train ticket. We finally called the operator, (over my skype account) Nualang, and from there on it was very easy. The operator brought us our ticket to the hotel, and confirmed the pick up time. The procedure is such, that the person who brings the ticket, makes a picture of the recipient, to ensure all is delivered and confirmed. The staff of the operator was helpful, friendly and spoke decent english.
Train First Class, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 3, 2023
L G
Good communication from 12go company re confirmation. The ticket was delivered to my hotel (by Nualang (hadn't needed to print the voucher out which meant a waste of people's time getting hotel to do it). Minibus pickup was exactly on time. However, it was 90 mins earlier than necessary to catch the train - Luang Prabang train station is sterile and barren. Huge building but nothing inside but hard seats- can't even get water let alone snacks. The Chinese train is OK. Shame the only ticket bookable was after dark so no scenery to see. And there's a trick in the process where you end up with an 'insurance' price added - I didn't see an option way to 'unchoose' that in the process. There was a price printed on the ticket that is way less than I paid.
Train First Class, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 21, 2023
L H
Would have preferred just to have train tickets organised and make own way to the station rather than take the transfer.
Train Second Class, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 11, 2023
S P
Good service, very happy with the arrangement pick up from hotel semd to station. Train very smooth n fast... All enquiries was responded fast kudos to the team...
Train Second Class, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 30, 2022
E B
I found out I paid more than double for my transport (train) from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, booking it by 12go asia. I was used from this agency that the prices were very reasonable, but apparently not for this specific route. For the high price I could've expected a private car, but instead it was a fully booked minivan with a grumpy driver that had to stop at many places. I suggest you book the train via your hostel or hotel, that should be much cheaper and faster.
Train Second Class, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 28, 2022
A H
Company rejected giving any sort of children discount (for 3 kids) for train tickets, despite that kids under 120cm are free of charge and otherwise are 1/2 price, we were still charged full adult prices when going via the Agency.
Train Second Class, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 25, 2022
D M
The bus left more than an hour late. It arrived late at its destination. The bus was packed, there were more people than seats
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Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 19, 2022
L B
The service itself was fine, but confirming and receiving the tickets was a nightmare. Someone came to drop our train tickets the day before, only to be called an hour later to say they are the wrong ones and we had to wait where we were until the others could be dropped off. A massive inconvenience and not ideal to be texted/called all the time. Pick up time was not clear and we arrived at the train station far too early. Massively over priced as well, and 12go is not accurate in that you HAVE to book train tickets 3 days in advance. Book with your hostel-cheaper and more convenient.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 12, 2022
P L
The ride was good. The first 45 minutes we were picking up locals in the city and drove back to the bus stop. One hour after the specified departure time we finally move off. We have made one stop during the drive for half an hour at a restaurant. We arrived in Vang Vieng one hour late.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 21, 2022
P B
Booked for the 15/1/22 received confirmation and e tickets then got email on the 14/10/22 saying it’s been cancelled as it’s full, but can travel on the 16/10/22 @ 11.30. Arrived only to be told it’s fully booked again but I can get the 18.20 train even tho I had the tickets for both trips that was so say fully booked. So had to pay for another nights hotel in Luang Prabang and also lost a night in Vientiane that I had already payed for.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 17, 2022
P S
+ The bus was very clean. We liked the view from the bus. There were two stayes where we could go to wc and buy food. - The bus was late more than one hour. Music in the bus was too loud.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 15, 2022
J
On my voucher departure was 11:30 and they asked us to arrive in advance. We didn’t leave till 11:55 and waited in front of hostel for an hour. Unacceptable for me. I know you want the bus to be full but if people not on time not fare for others. Be mindful of your customers’time ! But on highway all the way , easy road to go to vientiane
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 11, 2022
F L
This was a very bad experience. We had booked a 1st class seat on the bullet train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane departing 11.30. We we arrived for our transfer to the station it turned out our booking had been cancelled and we were now on the slow train in 2nd class departing 16.16. Vevy bad. We now had to kill time and hang around. 12Go tried to book the tickets too late and we missed out and got shuffed on later train. Not happy!
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 4, 2022
R C
We were booked on a prepaid journey VIP to Vientiane and the day before we simply informed by the Hotel reception that our place wa cancelled (not the train, just our prepaid seats). We were transferred to a normal train more than 4 hours later. That is not the kind of service neither booked normal expected.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Oct 3, 2022
J F
1. when I reached out to you and asked to be picked up at the hotel you said this wasn’t a pick-up bus. turns out we were the only people starting the journey at the bus station, everybody else was picked up afterwards and paid less money than we did. thanks for nothing 2. the bus driver was on time and we could have left on time but he preferred letting us wait in the hot car for half an hour before coming back, never told us we could wait outside because it’s going to take a while 3. is is really necessary to make a 20 minute stop 10 minutes before the destination?
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 22, 2022
F U
Es sollten 11 Stunden Fahrzeit werden, wurden aber 17. Okay, für die Pannen kann der Fahrer nichts aber auch trotzdem muss man für diese Strecke mindestens 15 Stunden ansetzen. Der Fahrer war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich, deshalb noch 2 Sterne.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 20, 2022
J F
For my first question, I got support very quickly but unfortunately, for my next one I never got a reply. Ticket Drop-Off at Hotel was very nice, we didn’t know this was coming and couldn’t gather that information from the voucher but worked well.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 20, 2022
J N
Taxi transfer never showed and train was late.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 18, 2022
C V
The trip itself was good. But there was a lot of confusion around the pickup time. Also we were picked up at 11am and the train left at 2 pm. Way too early.
Train VIP AC, Naluang (Naluang), Sep 9, 2022
A K
The bus was fine. We were late around 30 min but the driver agreed to drop us off closer to the hotel which was nice)
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jul 27, 2022
M A
In theory the trip was supposed to take 1 hour and a half, but it took 3 hours and we left late.
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Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jul 24, 2022
S P
You said 1.30 (hrs.) But it took more than 3 hrs. To the vanvieng bus stop. Driver stop more than 12 times. To add more local passengers until all 18 person. ITS TERRIBLE.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jul 13, 2022
B V
The chauffeurs were helpful with filling in the documents needed to get into Laos. The bus was clean, enough stops for us to go to the toilet as wel, and we even got a little snack pack with a bottle of water, juice, and cookies, couldn't really expect more I think. Sleeping was a bit hard with all the turning the bus had to do, but that's obviously just the way it is, can't blame anyone for that. And we even arrived two hours early. That was a bit annoying since it was 3am... But there were tuktuks waiting, so it was still easy to get into the city. But maybe take that into account when looking at accomodation.
Bus Sleeper, Naluang (Naluang), Mar 17, 2020
H M
It took over 2 hours longer than stated on the ticket, which wasn't helped by the flat tyres and the half an hour meal break the driver had in a shop that refused to serve any of the passengers.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Mar 7, 2020
S J
Pack up car was late. After leaving the van came back to pick up late présentées. Flat tyre on the way
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Mar 2, 2020
J P
It is quite a long trip, but make 3 or 4 stops along the way to bring food as there are not many places to buy it.
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Bus Express Sleeper 41, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 27, 2020
C F
There is not a lot of leg room on the minibus but the journey was comfortable and the driver was safe. The rest stops were also regular enough and the included lunch was a nice bonus. Many thanks to the driver for keeping us safe on the mountain roads!!
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 25, 2020
K K
We had to wait around 2:30h to go with the bus
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 23, 2020
B B
Very full passeger , not convenient for 8 hours journey. we have free for lunch at a restaurant.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 16, 2020
J B
Service was ridicously bad. Too much people for one van. Wanted to put 2 little children on one seat. No communication during stops and driver that wants earn quick money by letting extra people in the bus,
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 6, 2020
M H
Bus was on time and got us where we needed to be but it was a pretty awful journey. The bumps were so bad we were jumping out of our seats, but I guess that’s not the bus company’s fault. Would still do it again for the price
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Feb 3, 2020
J F
Although the drive during the daylight hours was no where near as bad as some of the reviews we read, we found that the bus was not fit for driving at night!!! The headlights hardly worked and so the driver was going so slowly that the last 26km took nearly 2 hours!! He was blinded by trucks coming towards us and his only safe reaction was to stop until it passed. The minivan should not be on the roads.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 25, 2020
H E
Fast and on time. Perfect 8 hr adventure trip! Even lunch was included in the ticket price which was a big surprise.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 24, 2020
M S
Alles bestens geklappt. Sehr umsichtiger und angenehmer Fahrer.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 22, 2020
G V
The communication about the pick up was very bad. So we missed the bus we booked. We did go one later. The driver was al lot of time busy with bis telefone. That was very scarry because of the very bad and dangereus road. The minivan was old and the suspension also. It was the worst trip we ever made.
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 12, 2020
S P
I had to change mini-van and move my baggage from one van to another because number of passengers was bigger than number of places and we waited 45 minutes to resolve it. Yet i do not consider it as big problem and in some way it was funny :)
Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 10, 2020
R S
Very practical to come and pick us up at the foot of our hotel, with a little bit of advance! On the other hand, driving is very sporty, sometimes even dangerous on these mountain roads! Do not eat anything 1h before
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Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 8, 2020
B M
Sleeper bus Monday and Friday only. Definitely worth doing this 17 hour journey on one of those days, for that reason. Bus was not 100% full, they granted my request to not share a bed since I was traveling solo. Driver was safe, border crossing easy. I am satisfied with the trip.
Bus Sleeper, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 26, 2019
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66.3% of 190 travelers were presumably happy with Naluang as they left good or no review