Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

Luang Prabang Railway Station
Vang Vieng Railway Station
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Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station Destination Reviews

MP
12go should not partner with this ticket provider!! I bought the train tickets days in advance, but didn’t receive ticket confirmation until 9 pm the night before departure, and only after I contacted 12go. After reading other reviews about how their train tickets just never came through, I bought backup train tickets in town. Luckily, the company finally sent the tickets and the journey was fine but the communication and actual delivering on what was expected was way too stressful!!
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 7, 2025
AC
We booked the 12:50 train from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng 4 days before departure. The night before we still hadn’t received tickets, so I chased support. The operator reached out to advise the 12:50 was sold out & they could only get tickets on the 16:42. They blamed the ticket office being closed over the weekend even though we purchased the tickets at 08:00 on a Friday! They obviously made an error & forgot to order our tickets and only when we chased the night before did they realise. Messed around with our travel plans, very frustrating. Save yourself the hassle and book direct on the CLR website!
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 5, 2025
C
At the train station we had to wait one hour to get our tickets as we only received a voucher via email. It was totally chaotic and we didn’t know until about 30 minutes before the train left if we will get our tickets which we have already paid. Someone very unfriendly took our passports and told us to wait with no further information. After one hour we finally got our tickets, but we were seated at the opposite ends of the train. The train itself was on time, clean and everything worked, but I would definitely buy the tickets somewhere else next time.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Nov 5, 2025
ID
Never been let down by this company, good service
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #C91 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Oct 30, 2025
IH
The train was great. However the intermediate company who sold the ticket offer the train at an incorrect hour (12:22 instead of 12:50). Furthermore, they offered the transfer to the train station, and even though we accepted, they never replied so we had to get to the train station by ourselves. I would suggest to take this train but not through this company.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Oct 25, 2025
VB
I received the tickets at 20:00 the night before my train that was at 12:50. It was more than 24h after I did my paiement. Still happy I got a ticket
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Oct 24, 2025
ER
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Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 20, 2025
RS
It was so comfortable and easy going
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #C85 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Oct 20, 2025
SS
Very helpful in rebooking and communicating after train was canceled
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Oct 16, 2025
PR
I wanted to book the last train, but it was full. I booked an earlier one. I was contacted by 12GO through WhatsApp and informed the train was full and that I had to pay en extra 85 Baht to take the later train!!!
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #D83 Hard Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Oct 6, 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€13
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure7:22 PM
Departures per day20
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 EUR 23.77. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 13.33.

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 EUR 13.33 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 EUR 23.77.

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 : EUR 12.49 - EUR 13.79;
  • Train tickets - EUR 13.33 to EUR 23.77;
  • taxi+Train price: EUR 14.18 - EUR 18.70. 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 20 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:

  • 75% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 16% opted for a van.
  • 9% chosen taxi+Train