Tickets from the station are $7. 12go charge $17. I'd recommend going yourself to save the difference.
The actual train itself is nice and left on time, no complaints there.
Overall, I had a good trip. However, I would like to mention an issue regarding the enforcement of your luggage policy.
I had to remove my bug spray from my suitcase because it was confiscated, as I was told that aerosols are not allowed at the stations between Vientiane and Luang Prabang (my route included a stop in Vang Vieng). However, my bug spray was not confiscated at Vientiane station when I began my journey.
If aerosols are prohibited at all stations, why was I allowed to carry it through the departure station but required to dispose of it later? This inconsistency was confusing.
In addition, my friend was carrying flammable items such as spray cans and perfume, and he was allowed through without any issue.
I would appreciate it if the rules could be applied consistently to all passengers rather than being enforced selectively. Thank you.
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 #D84 二等座, China Railway (中国铁路), 2026年6月15日
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Carole W
Nice way to travel between cities. Speed train affortable.
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 #C92 二等座, China Railway (中国铁路), 2026年5月8日
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Anthony H
Didn't send me my ticket. When you did I didn't get qr code from railway company. Probably not enough time.
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 二等座, Laos Railway by Family Service, 2026年4月28日
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Michael C
A very clean and efficient train station and train service.
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 二等座, Laos Railway by Family Service, 2026年4月28日
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David M
It's the holiday season so I should have guessed it - crowded and sat at opposite end of train from my partne. First class next time at this time of year
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 #K12 硬座, China Railway (中国铁路), 2026年4月16日
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Gila M
Comfortable even though we were in second class
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 #C82 二等座, China Railway (中国铁路), 2026年4月3日
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Roger E
Lost another knife, due to security scanning, like going on a plane. Nice ride, smooth, full up. Noisy tourists. On time exactly.
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 二等座, Laos Railway by Family Service, 2026年3月25日
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Aurore B
I received the tickets at the last moment so I booked another mode of transport and it cost me twice the price… not serious
万荣 到 琅勃拉邦, 火车 #K12 硬座, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), 2026年3月21日
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