Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station

Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station

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Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station Schedule

Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lao Airlines Economy 08:30 - 10:50LAK 8,366,819
Lao Airlines Economy #QV10811:25 - 12:10LAK 2,888,603
Soutchai Travel Second Class Seat 13:53 - 16:00$ 24
Naluang VIP AC 14:30 - 18:30฿ 1,000
Naluang First Class 16:00 - 20:00LAK 706,039
Lao Skyway Economy #LK26518:40 - 19:20฿ 876

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure8:30 午前
Latest Departure8:00 午後
Departures per day4
Distance567 kilometers
Transport CompaniesLao Airlines, Lao Skyway, Naluang, Soutchai Travel, Vieng Chaleune

Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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.
Train Second Class, 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...
Train Second Class, 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.
Train Second Class, Naluang (Naluang), Dec 25, 2022
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane Southern Bus Station

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane Southern Bus Station 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 390.93 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 30.85.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 27 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane Southern Bus Station depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane Southern Bus Station. Flight will bring you to your destination in 40m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 20m to reach Vientiane Southern Bus Station.

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

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Vientiane Southern Bus Station can be as cheap as USD 30.85 if you opt for a Lao Skyway flight and as expensive as USD 390.93 if you buy a Lao Airlines flight 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 Southern Bus Station ?

  • 4 from Luang Prabang to Vientiane starting from 08:30 Luang Prabang Airport until 13:10 Luang Prabang Airport

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 30.85.

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.

Airlines flying between Luang Prabang and Vientiane

Lao Airlines, Lao Skyway

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)

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.

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 46% opted for a bus
  • 45% chosen taxi+Train
  • 3% decided to fly
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van
  • 3% took a train