Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

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Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station Destination Reviews

MC
Late pickup by 3 hours, terrible communication during the process, overpacked the van with more people than it could hold forcing people to sit on boxes in the middle seats, terrible road conditions and much longer journey than stated on the booking
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Dec 8, 2025
KH
I was given the wrong tickets from 12go with someone else’s name, passport number and destination. I repeatedly ask for my ticket to be sent to me and never got it. This company is horrible at customer service and helping customers. They were so unprofessional and unhelpful.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #C81 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Dec 6, 2025
GM
Seemless operation, ticket was waiting at train station .. check through baggage .. on allocated train seat .. done 😊
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Dec 6, 2025
IV
We booked the train and then it got cancelled. It happend already twice! So if you need to be on time for a flight or something, don't book this one!
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Dec 5, 2025
EZ
We booked our train departure at noon, which was confirmed. One day before our trip it was postponed to 6pm and we had to change our travel plans
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train First Class, Laos Group Tour, Dec 3, 2025
TV
Too much fuse for just a normal train journey (checking passpoet, security check luggage, being 2 hours on site before the Departure, access to the departure Lane only 20 minutes before the departure and queing for new scan of ticket). On the train, not enough Space for big luggage. The train left one minute earlier than planned (on time is not before time).
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 29, 2025
MM
Communication with company was poor, didn’t receive the tickets we initially booked and had to chase them up 24 hours before our train, ended up being put on a train later that day after sending multiple messages in a row hearing no response. Train itself was perfect but wouldn’t use this again
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Nov 25, 2025
MA
Only found out that the tickets we purchased through this app months before this weren’t actually bought on their end and we had no tickets whilst I was stood in line in the train station. Have emailed and heard nothing back. Don’t recommend
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Nov 25, 2025
EE
The disorganisation at the station was down to the fact - they do not accept 12go tickets unless they are converted to another QR code from a different app or are printed - this is not made clear on 12gos part. I had to buy a second ticket at the station because of all this confusion.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 24, 2025
MD
2 stars provided because ultimately I did get my train ticket, but really the experience was 1 star. I only managed to work out how to get the ticket from reading other reviews. I booked the tickets with 12Go 3 days in advance of travel but did not receive any kind of confirmation until 8pm the night before travelling (at 12.50). This meant there were many days of confusion and multiple emails to 12Go which only yielded generic email replies. I opted to travel to the station with the hope of get my ticket there. As with other reviews I spoke with a group of local ladies in the corner of the ticket office and did not join the official ticket queue. The ladies were helpful and told me to wait until 12pm. I then saw the ladies waiting at a ticket window for it to open, at 11.50 many many tickets were purchased by the ladies and by some miracle I did get my tickets from them as promised. The whole ticketing system of LCR is clearly under a scam with those within the ticketing office part of it too. I say this because on the official LCR booking app the tickets were sold out immediately when the tickets sales went live at 6.30am 3 days prior to travel date. Overall this experience was extremely stressful and confusing and I would not like to repeat it. If you are reading this as a prospective purchaser then please be forewarned!
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 20, 2025
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Transportation from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

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

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure7:22 PM
Departures per day24
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Group Tour, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, Vieng Chaleune

How to get from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

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

  • 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 Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 27.66. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 15.69.

How far is Luang Prabang Railway Station from Vang Vieng Railway Station?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station. 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 Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station?

The travel time from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 6 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Laos Railway by Family Service: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 15.69 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 27.66.

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

  • Van price : USD 14.47 - USD 15.98;
  • Train tickets - USD 15.69 to USD 27.66;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 16.43 - USD 21.67. From Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng starting from 17:00 Luang Prabang Transfer until 17:00 Luang Prabang Transfer

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

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

  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 24 trains per day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

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 Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. 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 Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng.

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 Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station? 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:

  • 77% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 15% opted for a van.
  • 8% chosen taxi+Train