| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 67 |
| Distance | 650 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chit Prasong, Family Service, Hahn Air Systems, Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Laos Fast Train, Laos Railway by Family Service, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Laos Railway by Soutchai, RG Adventure |
Travelling between Vientiane and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 487.23 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 18.78.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 13 hours to travel between Vientiane and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Luang Prabang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Luang Prabang.
Travelling between Vientiane and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 18.78 if you opt for a Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ) van and as expensive as USD 487.23 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 Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
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.
Hahn Air Systems, Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway
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.
Naga Travel (นากา ทราเวล)
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.
Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ)
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