Facts about the transport from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang
Cheapest Transport
$21
Fastest Transport
55m
Earliest Departure
7:30 AM
Latest Departure
3:05 PM
Departures per day
6
Distance
46 kilometers
Transport Companies
Soutchai Travel
Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews
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Didier G
Excellent for expérience but not 2 !!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
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Jordi C
I give the trip a 5, for the following, we left late and arrived late, but in between there was a horrible road, a 10 for the driver, who was 8 hours Hyper focused on the road, the worst I have ever driven on , more than 200 km, potholes, dirt, tarmac, herds of cows, more potholes, more dirt, crazy, not the best way to go to Luang Prabang, but the driver was a professional
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
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Joy T
My ticket arrived via email a few days before my travel date. Everything was very smooth and easy.
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Dec 7, 2023
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Tim Y
Bought a train ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang a day before the trip and less than 20 mins later I had the confirmation with QR code in my (e)mailbox. Smooth and fast!
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 4, 2023
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Anne P
Plug under the seat , comfy , on time , "modern" , fast , nice view, nice staff , nice stations, sell food and drinks in
Train #C84 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Sep 13, 2023
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Simon H
Pickup was exactly on time, all went very smoothly and it was an excellent journey
Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), Jul 5, 2023
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Hi-.-su@nifty.com
The Chinese version of the bullet train that China built in Laos. It was a very good experience. Thank you very much.
I think the experience on the bullet train is not relevant to 12GO, so I would like to comment next on the transportation to the station.
The pick-up is too early.
The pick up at the hotel was supposed to be at 13:00, but they came before 12:00, I was not there, and they were able to pick me up again around 12:20. Isn't it strange that they come more than an hour before as expected? Also, it seemed that not everyone on that bus was going to the Shinkansen station, so when I got off the bus, they handed me a Shinkansen ticket with a "Hi! and that was it! It was right in front of the station, so we didn't get lost, but I think it would be better if they would check with us to make sure the tickets were correct or something.
Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), May 7, 2023
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Lothar R
The flight with Lao Skyways was - as I found out at the airport - cancelled. But in no time the airline got me a seat on a Lao Airlines plane that departed an hour earlier. Good service! On top I got a seat in the first row with extra leg room.
flight Economy, Lao Skyway, Mar 19, 2023
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Nico A
Too many stops, too many people crammed into the bus.
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 26, 2023
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Katherine A
Bus was meant to go at 11…we left at 1245. I would have got the train if I knew we would sit around until the bus filled up. You should have warned me!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 12, 2022
How to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
When you want to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:
Train
How far is Vientiane Railway Station from Luang Prabang?
The overland distance from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang is 29 miles (46 km).
The flying distance is 29 miles (46 km).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
The travel time from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang takes approximately 3 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
To get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang prepare to shell out about USD 20.46 for your ticket.
How many trips per day are there from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 6 departures a day.
Useful tips for travel from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang
While train is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.
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Things to remember before buying your 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 are in for a premium experience, opt for a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi and a choice of snacks and drinks.
Do many travellers take train from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
Up to now, 501 booked train tickets from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang through our service. You can check reviews above.
