Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

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Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang Schedule

Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Soutchai Travel Business Seat 07:25 - 09:23LAK 554,880
Soutchai Travel Second Class Seat 15:11 - 17:10LAK 260,100

Transportation from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 58m
Earliest Departure7:25 AM
Latest Departure3:11 PM
Departures per day4
Distance99 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Railway by Soutchai

Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

GA
The train is modern, fast & clean.
Train #D888 Second Class, Laos Railway by Naluang, Mar 1, 2024
DB
Tickets from the station are $7. 12go charge $17. I'd recommend going yourself to save the difference. The actual train itself is nice and left on time, no complaints there.
Train #C82 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Aug 31, 2023
4.4
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How to get from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

When you want to get from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Train
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+train. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 15.15. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+train as a taxi+train ticket costs as low as USD 11.60.

How far is Vang Vieng Bus Station from Luang Prabang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang. Your trip will be a total of 62 miles (99 km). The flying distance is 62 miles (99 km).

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang?

The travel time from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 2 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang?

The cost of the trip from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel): travelling by taxi+train expect to pay as low as USD 11.60 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 15.15.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang:

  • taxi+Train price: USD 11.60 - USD 15.15. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 07:25 Vang Vieng Transfer until 15:11 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 12.71 - USD 13.45. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 08:30 Luang Prabang Northern Station until 15:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • Van price : USD 12.92;

How many trips per day are there between Vang Vieng Bus Station and Luang Prabang?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 4 by taxi+Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 07:25 Vang Vieng Transfer until 15:11 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 08:30 Luang Prabang Northern Station until 15:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • Vans from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vang Vieng Bus Station to Luang Prabang? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 69% chosen Bus+Van
  • 22% chosen taxi+Train
  • 9% opted for a van.