Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Vang Vieng
Luang Prabang
Tue, Nov 26
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Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Schedule

Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Laos Railway by Soutchai First Class Seat 06:30 - 09:16LAK 458,208
Laos Railway by Naluang Second Class Reserved Seats 08:26 - 09:16LAK 412,808
Laos Railway by Naluang First Class 10:45 - 11:49LAK 504,269
Laos Railway by RG Adventure First Class Seat 13:00 - 15:04LAK 481,068
Laos Railway by RG Adventure Second Class Seat 15:00 - 18:05LAK 375,239
Laos Railway by Naluang First Class 17:08 - 18:16LAK 571,417

Transportation from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure5:12 PM
Departures per day37
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLaos Fast Train, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Laos Railway by Soutchai

Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

DR
Comfy first class seats, very fast train. They do throw away all of your aerosols though.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C82 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 3, 2024
KM
Process to get to station and get ticket was not clear and required clarification from multiple people and a mini scam.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #D888 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Oct 29, 2024
RC
they stole our vapes
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C82 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), May 15, 2024
GA
The train is modern, fast & clean.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #D888 Second Class Reserved Seats, Laos Railway by Naluang (Laos Railway by Naluang), Mar 1, 2024
DB
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.
Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang, Train #C82 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Aug 31, 2023
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How to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang

Travelling between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 36.77 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi+train which will set you back mere USD 15.23.

How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 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. Van does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Luang Prabang.

How much does it cost to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?

Travelling between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 15.23 if you opt for a Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel) taxi+train and as expensive as USD 36.77 if you buy a Laos Fast Train Train 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 Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang ?

  • 20 by taxi+Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 06:30 Vang Vieng Transfer until 16:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
  • 17 from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang starting from 09:03 Vang Vieng Railway Station until 17:12 Vang Vieng Railway Station

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

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

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 Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, 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 Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang

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

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

  • 52% took a train
  • 46% chosen taxi+Train
  • 2% chosen Bus+Van