Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Luang Prabang
Vientiane
Sun, Nov 24
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Luang Prabang to Vientiane Schedule

Luang Prabang to Vientiane Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
RG Adventure Private Van Any timeLAK 9,252,901
Luang Prabang Holiday Travel Minivan 06:40 - 14:40LAK 485,528
Naluang Regional 14pax 08:30 - 14:30LAK 421,866
Luang Prabang Holiday Travel Minivan 10:30 - 18:30LAK 485,860
Lao Skyway Economy #LK26512:15 - 12:55LAK 825,341
Vieng Chaleune Regional 14pax 14:00 - 22:00LAK 380,925
Laos Railway by Naluang Second Class Reserved Seats 17:00 - 21:03LAK 661,155
Vietnam Airlines Economy 19:20 - 10:45LAK 10,951,243

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure7:00 오전
Latest Departure8:00 오후
Departures per day47
Distance88 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Fast Train, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Naluang, RG Adventure, Vieng Chaleune, Vietnam Airlines

Luang Prabang to Vientiane Destination Reviews

AA
No fue del todo satisfactoria; yo había reservado un tren en Noviembre 2023 con salida desde LP a Vientiane el 18;de Marzo. Recibí los billetes electrónicos pero con salida a las 19:10 hrs; ese tren no me dejaría coger el vuelo en Vientiane a las 23:20 hrs con destino Shanghái. La agencia 12gi.Asia no me avisó con antelación de ese cambio. Perdí esos billetes: Lao Railway decía que no se podían cancelar ni cambiar por otro tren en horas anteriores. Tuve que comprar por mi cuenta dos billetes con salida a las 14:00 hrs. Terminé bien el viaje: llegué a Shanghái a la hora prevista y tomé horas más tarde un vuelo Shanghái - Madrid, los dos reservados en Noviembre 2023.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train #C83 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Mar 28, 2024
LW
An over-full minivan: drivers wait for too many people than seats and seatbelts before going :-( that is not comfortable for the price but most important: this is not safe for people. We were also 30' late?
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ), Feb 14, 2024
EA
Communication with 12go was horrible - we received ticket confirmation less than 2 hours before departure, which is awful. We barely received any responses from 12Go, and when we did, it was a robotic response. at one stage, we were told we had no tickets left, and then 20 minutes later we received an automated confirmation with tickets. How bizarre! Furthermore, it needs to be clearer that the booking confirmation takes 2 days to process, it's not acceptable to make that clear once someone has handed over their hard earned money.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train #D887 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Feb 11, 2024
DC
So many potholes that it was very bumpy however the driver did a great job of getting us through it safely.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ), Dec 6, 2023
K
There was a driver+ 25 passengers (incl. 4 toddlers) in a van!! Even the local people were not satisfied. There were of course not seat belts for anyone. The driver drove dangerously. The trip took 10hrs. Luckily co-passengers were very nice and friendly.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 25, 2023
OR
There were too many Chinese passengers, who were very unfriendly and constantly jostled when boarding.
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Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train #C85 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 13, 2023
GH
Booked a 14 seater minivan to leave at 7:30 am, was told there was no bus at 7:30 but was leaving at 8:30. Had a flight to catch leaving us worried we would miss it. There was 20 people on a 14 seater minivan so be prepared for cramped conditions in hot weather so wasn’t pleasant. On the positive side it only took 7 hours not the 10 specified so caught the flight on time. Great service from 12go though. Easy service booking the tickets and great communication. Got us from A to B
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Van Regional 14pax, Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ), Feb 9, 2023
LH
Would have preferred just to have train tickets organised and make own way to the station rather than take the transfer.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train Second Class Reserved Seats, Naluang (Naluang), Jan 11, 2023
SP
Good service, very happy with the arrangement pick up from hotel semd to station. Train very smooth n fast... All enquiries was responded fast kudos to the team...
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train Second Class Reserved Seats, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 30, 2022
AH
Company rejected giving any sort of children discount (for 3 kids) for train tickets, despite that kids under 120cm are free of charge and otherwise are 1/2 price, we were still charged full adult prices when going via the Agency.
Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Train Second Class Reserved Seats, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 25, 2022
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 443.16 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 18.05.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 16 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 15h 25m to reach Vientiane.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 18.05 if you opt for a Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ) van and as expensive as USD 443.16 if you buy a RG Adventure taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Vientiane ?

  • 21 from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 12:52 Luang Prabang Railway Station until 19:22 Luang Prabang Railway Station
  • 13 by taxi+Train from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 11:30 Luang Prabang Transfer until 17:30 Luang Prabang Transfer
  • 10 from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 07:00 LP Holiday Travel Office until 18:30 Luang Prabang Southern Stop
  • 1 by flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 19:20 Luang Prabang Airport until 19:20 Luang Prabang Airport
  • 2 from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 00:00 Luang Prabang Transfer until 07:00 Luang Prabang Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Luang Prabang to Vientiane overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Luang Prabang and Vientiane

RG Adventure

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Luang Prabang and Vientiane, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Naluang, Vieng Chaleune (เวียงเจริญ)

What is the most popular transport to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi+Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 37% chosen taxi+Train
  • 36% took a train
  • 13% took a van
  • 9% chosen taxi+Van
  • 4% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other