Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station

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

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Ian F
No AC at all I was dying. Thank god it was only a two hour drive for me I woulda been beat otherwise
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Mar 15, 2026
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Olivier J
The booking was set, paid and accepted for the 4h41pm and has not been honored. We have had to postpone to the 18h45 train with impact on a connecting transfer. You should not propose and further more accept the paiement for trip that you cannot honored. Having said that the customer service to manage this unexpected cancellation was vey kind and responsive
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Mar 11, 2026
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Autumn L
Great train comfortable and clean. One problem was for us being a family with young children the last minute confirmation was difficult for us. The email says 18hrs after payment not more than 48hrs before the travel date. For us it was confirmed 15hrs before the train departed and i had to email twice for help. Something to consider if you are a family and want to plan ahead.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Mar 3, 2026
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Marius F
Received the train tickets for the correct date, time and class a few days in advance
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Feb 25, 2026
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Emmanuel R
Much to long to have a confirmation after paying. The announcement stated a 16-hour wait for confirmation, but it ended up being over 50 hours. We had to find another transportation solution.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Feb 23, 2026
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Veenas
Even though in the end we got the tickets 12 hours before departure time the whole experience was very stressful. The support wasn’t helpful as the reply to every email was literally the same. Not knowing whether you have tickets confirmed is the last thing you need when traveling with kids. The only advantage of using them as you get seats together. For the rest of my trip I just booked it directly with LCR App and unfortunately didn’t get seats together.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Feb 23, 2026
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Jude C
very unorganised everybody was trying to get on , it took 15 mins to get through passport control .
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #K11 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Feb 22, 2026
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Alexandra L
No aircon, a chicken driving with us in the car, uncomfortable
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Feb 21, 2026
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Dan
Very good
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #C85 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Feb 20, 2026
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Ines D
The train is really confortable, clean, and fast. Be carefull of bagage security Check, flamable products are not allowed
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Feb 19, 2026
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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:

  • 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 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 25.61. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as EUR 9.33.

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 (43 km). The flying distance is 27 miles (43 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 China Railways (Guangdong Piaoduoduo): travelling by train expect to pay as low as EUR 9.33 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 25.61.

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

  • Train tickets - EUR 9.33 to EUR 25.61;
  • Van price : EUR 12.72 - EUR 14.04;
  • taxi+Train price: EUR 14.43 - EUR 19.04. From Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng starting from 17:00 Luang Prabang Transfer until 17:00 Luang Prabang Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 22.56. From Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng starting from 12:22 Luang Prabang Railway Station until 19:22 Luang Prabang Railway Station

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 18 trains per day.
  • 3 by Bus+Van from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng starting from 12:22 Luang Prabang Railway Station until 19:22 Luang Prabang Railway Station

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:

  • 52% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 30% opted for a van.
  • 17% chosen taxi+Train
  • 1% Other

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€10
Fastest Transport51m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure7:22 PM
Departures per day21
Distance43 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaoLuang Travel, Laos China Railways, Laos Railway by Family Service, Naluang, Vieng Chaleune