| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | RG Adventure | SUV 4pax | Any time | +7h 30m | $270.13 | |
Van | Laos Luxury Travel | Minivan | 06:30 | 14:30 | $17.00 | |
Van | Luang Prabang Holiday Travel | Minivan | 07:00 | 15:00 | $17.72 | |
Van | Vieng Chaleune | Regional 14pax | 07:30 | 15:30 | $15.00 | |
Van | Vieng Chaleune | Regional 14pax | 08:00 | 16:00 | $15.00 | |
Van | Naluang | Regional 14pax | 08:30 | 16:30 | $19.07 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 09:30 | 12:30 | $25.00 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 09:50 | 10:30 | $44.91 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 10:30 | 12:30 | $22.00 | |
Van | Vieng Chaleune | Regional 14pax | 11:00 | 19:00 | $15.00 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 11:20 | 12:00 | $71.37 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 11:50 | 14:50 | $25.00 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 12:15 | 10:45 | $233.34 | |
Flight | Bangkok Airways | Economy | 12:45 | 15:05 | $379.77 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 13:25 | 14:05 | $55.56 | |
Flight | China Eastern Airlines | Economy | 13:45 | 11:30 | $243.05 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 14:35 | 07:35 | $188.72 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 14:58 | 16:44 | $26.63 | |
Flight | Vietnam Airlines | Economy | 15:20 | 10:45 | $254.74 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 16:05 | 14:15 | $182.87 |
Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 544.35 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 18.26.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Flight will bring you to your destination in 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 45m to reach Vientiane.
Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane can be as cheap as USD 18.26 if you opt for a Laos China Railways (Guangdong Piaoduoduo) train and as expensive as USD 544.35 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines
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.
Book Best Travel and Services
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.
RG Adventure
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.
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.
Laos Group Tour, Laos Luxury Travel
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:22 PM |
| Departures per day | 30 |
| Distance | 638 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Book Best Travel and Services, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Laos China Railways, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, RG Adventure |