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

SR
I didn’t know if you were going to be able to get my train ticket, you couldn’t confirm. So I bought another ticket from the train station. You then sent my tickets 16 hours before the journey. I ended up with two lots of tickets and paying twice, I won’t be using 12Go ever again.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Feb 4, 2026
VE
Was a nice Train, but arrived about 30 minutes later. Also would recommend you to book on the local Shops. Its 2-3times more cheap, as it is here on This App.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Feb 3, 2026
C
The train I bookes did not run - but this information I received only when calling you. 12go did not inform me at all.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Jan 29, 2026
GA
Reservation was "instant" confirmation, but did not receive confirmation from the vendor until 9pm (via WhatsApp), twelve hours after making the reservation, and less than 12-hours prior to departure. Pick-up was on-time, there is roughly a one-hour window where the driver picks up all 15-pax and luggage. Drive is rough, 125-miles over cratered and dusty dirt roads. Two stops en route (food/restroom). Arrived "on-time" before 3pm.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jan 27, 2026
AO
The trip was great but it was very strange all the security to get inside the train station. It was too much.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Jan 25, 2026
DK
Woman in the ticket office pretended that she doesn't know what 12Go is about. She told us "No" and asked to call the agency. Didn't know what she meant by that. Then she served young Asian tourist and entered their Booking information from 12Go. Could not find their tickets. Then we asked to do same for us. She reluctantly typed the booking info and believe or not found our tickets! Hallelujah, Praise the lord! This woman either didn't feel like typing the booking number or just purely enjoyed not giving people tickets. Following that airport security checks to get through the train station, passport checks scanning, etc. They took my Swiss knife away as I can't take it on a train. On a flight at least you can check things in, in the main luggage. Anyway, going back to the same train station, luckily so hopefully can get this knife back for a 'small fee', which is not that small at all. The train journey was good though, first class seats were nice, reclining and comfortable. However, everything else was cheap plastic. Strange choice of colour scheme of the seats. Nevertheless, nice to travel at 161kph through Laos.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train #C85 First Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jan 23, 2026
MO
the tickets were supposed to be confirmed within 18 hours but we only received them after 36 hours without any communication
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Jan 20, 2026
SK
Partner company does NOT send ticket via email. Had to inquire via WhatsApp and they eventually sent it there.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class, Laos Group Tour, Jan 18, 2026
EC
The driver overfilled the car and accepted more passengers along the way. There were 6 of us on a row of 3, which felt very dangerous on such unpredictable roads, when questioning the driver they just laughed.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jan 16, 2026
PS
Lao train service are precise. You could need to wait a bit to get this ticket, mine arrived the night before the trip. Just be patient. Train is new.
Luang Prabang Railway Station to Vang Vieng Railway Station, Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Family Service, Jan 8, 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:

  • 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 27.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 9.47.

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 China Railways (Guangdong Piaoduoduo): travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 9.47 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 27.98.

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 - USD 9.47 to USD 27.98;
  • Van price : USD 14.60 - USD 16.12;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 16.57 - USD 21.86. 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 35 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

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 Transport50m
Earliest Departure7:30 ص
Latest Departure7:22 م
Departures per day35
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos China Railways, Laos Group Tour, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Naluang, Vieng Chaleune