Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang
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Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

MI
The chat bot said they the date of our ticket was changed as requested but we kept asking for a confirmation email and didn't get one. Absolutely impossible to talk to a real person. Tickets hadn't been changed, awful experience
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C92 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Dec 4, 2025
R
Worst experience ever. The 12go do not give information on time. They do not reply to your questions. Almost lost my trip because of them.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C92 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Dec 3, 2025
DR
An extraordinary adventure with a wonderful driver!
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Van Minivan, Laos Group Tour, Nov 30, 2025
MR
It was chaos in the train car. Many people were not in their correct seat. And that took forever for people to find a empty seat cause train was full.. you didn't now what end of the train car to enter so you had to push past people that eleas going the wrong way. Luggage was everywhere.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Nov 30, 2025
ST
The station is beautiful and the train was great. My issue is that the crowd was disorderly. The mass was pushing their way through even though there was no need for it. The passengers were cutting through the line when there was no need for it. There was plenty of time for everyone to get to the train platform without being in a mad rush.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C92 First Class, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 29, 2025
LA
I had to contact the provider myself because 2 days before the train I did not receive the ticket , but once contacted they sent me the ticket pretty fast
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Nov 29, 2025
MT
well, I was booked on the incorrect train, leaving 2-3 hours later than I wanted (with no explanation)
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C86 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 16, 2025
KR
Hello, Just a few things that was bad about the service; I thought when I brought the ticket from 12Go meant I had the tickets, not be told that the train has been
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Nov 16, 2025
AJ
My booking experience with you was terrible . The ticket was only conformed the night before and only after I went to the restaurant to see if it was there.l spent my whole time in Vang Viena worrying if was going to get out. Compare this with my booking with you from Vientiane to Vang Veng where I go a confirmation and the ticket ( no pick up needed) on my phone 4 days in advance . So why was that not possible for this part of my trip? I tried using your help line but go no reply.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C92 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Nov 12, 2025
SL
The train ride was fine but the pick up bevor zo the trainstation not. We waited and nobody came. So we had to call them our self otherwise they would’ve forgot us.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 2, 2025
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Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
RG Adventure
SUV 4pax
Any time
+4h
$150.48
Van
Exploring Laos
Private Minivan 13pax
06:00
11:30
$173.00
Train
Laos Railway by RG Adventure
Second Class Seat
08:00
09:45
$16.79
  4.4
Train
Laos Group Tour
Second Class
08:16
09:06
$14.50
  2.0
Train
Laos Railway by Naluang
Second Class Reserved Seats
08:55
09:46
$17.34
  4.6
Train
Laos Railway by Family Service
First Class Seat
09:30
12:19
$18.81
Train
Laos Railway by RG Adventure
Hard Seat
09:49
11:04
$11.99
  4.7
Train
Laos Railway by RG Adventure
Hard Seat
10:06
11:22
$11.99
  5.0
Train
Laos Railway by Naluang
Second Class Reserved Seats
10:45
11:49
$14.95
  4.6
Train
Laos Railway by RG Adventure
Second Class Seat
12:20
13:11
$16.15
  4.5
Train
Laos Railway by Family Service
Second Class Seat
13:00
15:30
$14.11
  4.8
Train
Laos Railway by Family Service
Second Class Seat
13:30
16:00
$14.11
  4.8
Train
Laos Railway by Naluang
Second Class Reserved Seats
14:06
15:14
$14.95
  4.6
Train
Laos Railway by RG Adventure
Second Class Seat
14:27
15:38
$13.06
  4.6
Train
Laos Railway by Family Service
Second Class Seat
15:00
17:26
$14.11
  4.4
Train
Laos Railway by Family Service
Second Class Seat
16:00
18:06
$14.11
  4.8
Train
Laos Fast Train
Second Class
16:25
17:25
$15.30
  5.0
Train
Laos Railway by Naluang
Second Class Reserved Seats
17:12
18:20
$14.95
  4.6
Van
Exploring Laos
Private Minivan 13pax
19:00
00:30
$173.00

Transportation from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure12:00 凌晨
Latest Departure4:52 下午
Departures per day49
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBook Best Travel and Services, Laos Group Tour, Laos Luxury Travel, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, RG Adventure

How to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 360.66. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 14.82.

How far is Vang Vieng from Luang Prabang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. Your trip will be a total of 27 miles (42 km). The flying distance is 27 miles (42 km).

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

The travel time from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Laos Railway by Naluang: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 14.82 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 360.66.

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

  • Train tickets - USD 14.82 to USD 28.56;
  • Train+Van price: USD 17.20 - USD 23.46. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 15:30 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • taxi+Train price: USD 18.87 - USD 33.97. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 08:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 10:45 Vang Vieng Railway Station
  • Bus+Van price: USD 20.02 - USD 30.03. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 08:55 VangVieng Backpackers Hostel until 12:20 VangVieng Backpackers Hostel
  • Van price : USD 21.27 - USD 23.26;
  • taxi+Van price: USD 33.61. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 198.15 - USD 208.86. From Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 00:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 00:00 Vang Vieng Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 199.07 to USD 360.66.

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

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

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 20 trains per day.
  • 16 by taxi+Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 08:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 10:45 Vang Vieng Railway Station
  • 4 by Train+Van from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 15:30 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • Vans from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 199.07.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

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 to Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vang Vieng 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:

  • 47% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 17% chosen taxi+Train
  • 17% chosen taxi+Van
  • 6% chosen Train+Van
  • 4% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 4% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 4% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other