| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | RG Adventure | SUV 4pax | Any time | +4h | $147.13 | |
Van | Exploring Laos | Private Minivan 13pax | 06:00 | 11:30 | $173.00 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 08:00 | 09:45 | $16.41 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 08:16 | 09:06 | $14.50 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Naluang | Second Class Reserved Seats | 08:55 | 09:46 | $16.95 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Family Service | First Class Seat | 09:30 | 12:19 | $18.39 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Hard Seat | 09:49 | 11:04 | $11.72 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Hard Seat | 10:06 | 11:22 | $11.72 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Naluang | Second Class Reserved Seats | 10:45 | 11:49 | $14.62 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 12:20 | 13:11 | $15.79 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Family Service | Second Class Seat | 13:00 | 15:30 | $13.79 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Family Service | Second Class Seat | 13:30 | 16:00 | $13.79 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Naluang | Second Class Reserved Seats | 14:06 | 15:14 | $14.62 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 14:27 | 15:38 | $12.77 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Family Service | Second Class Seat | 15:00 | 17:26 | $13.79 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Family Service | Second Class Seat | 16:00 | 18:06 | $13.79 | |
Train | Laos Fast Train | Second Class | 16:25 | 17:25 | $15.30 | |
Train | Laos Railway by Naluang | Second Class Reserved Seats | 17:12 | 18:20 | $14.62 | |
Van | Exploring Laos | Private Minivan 13pax | 19:00 | 00:30 | $173.00 |
Travelling between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 662.90 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 10.71.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 10 hours to travel between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. Train will bring you to your destination in 50m. Taxi+van does a much slower job and take about 9h 30m to reach Luang Prabang.
Travelling between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 10.71 if you opt for a Laos China Railways (Guangdong Piaoduoduo) train and as expensive as USD 662.90 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 Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | $11 |
| Fastest Transport | 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 49 |
| Distance | 42 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Book Best Travel and Services, Exploring Laos, Laos China Railways, Laos Easy Go Travel, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, RG Adventure |