Facts about the transport from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang
Cheapest Transport
$21
Fastest Transport
55m
Earliest Departure
7:30 AM
Latest Departure
3:05 PM
Departures per day
6
Distance
46 kilometers
Transport Companies
Soutchai Travel
Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews
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Didier G
Excellent for expérience but not 2 !!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
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Jordi C
I give the trip a 5, for the following, we left late and arrived late, but in between there was a horrible road, a 10 for the driver, who was 8 hours Hyper focused on the road, the worst I have ever driven on , more than 200 km, potholes, dirt, tarmac, herds of cows, more potholes, more dirt, crazy, not the best way to go to Luang Prabang, but the driver was a professional
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 18, 2023
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Joy T
My ticket arrived via email a few days before my travel date. Everything was very smooth and easy.
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Dec 7, 2023
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Tim Y
Bought a train ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang a day before the trip and less than 20 mins later I had the confirmation with QR code in my (e)mailbox. Smooth and fast!
Train #C82 First Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Nov 4, 2023
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Anne P
Plug under the seat , comfy , on time , "modern" , fast , nice view, nice staff , nice stations, sell food and drinks in
Train #C84 Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by RG Adventure (RG Adventure ), Sep 13, 2023
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Simon H
Pickup was exactly on time, all went very smoothly and it was an excellent journey
Train First Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), Jul 5, 2023
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Hi-.-su@nifty.com
The Chinese version of the bullet train that China built in Laos. It was a very good experience. Thank you very much.
I think the experience on the bullet train is not relevant to 12GO, so I would like to comment next on the transportation to the station.
The pick-up is too early.
The pick up at the hotel was supposed to be at 13:00, but they came before 12:00, I was not there, and they were able to pick me up again around 12:20. Isn't it strange that they come more than an hour before as expected? Also, it seemed that not everyone on that bus was going to the Shinkansen station, so when I got off the bus, they handed me a Shinkansen ticket with a "Hi! and that was it! It was right in front of the station, so we didn't get lost, but I think it would be better if they would check with us to make sure the tickets were correct or something.
Train Second Class Seat, Laos Railway by Soutchai (Soutchai Travel), May 7, 2023
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Lothar R
The flight with Lao Skyways was - as I found out at the airport - cancelled. But in no time the airline got me a seat on a Lao Airlines plane that departed an hour earlier. Good service! On top I got a seat in the first row with extra leg room.
flight Economy, Lao Skyway, Mar 19, 2023
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Nico A
Too many stops, too many people crammed into the bus.
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Jan 26, 2023
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Katherine A
Bus was meant to go at 11…we left at 1245. I would have got the train if I knew we would sit around until the bus filled up. You should have warned me!!
Van Minivan, Chit Prasong (ຈິດປະສົງ), Dec 12, 2022
How to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang
Travelling between Vientiane Railway Station and Luang Prabang is possible by train. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.
How far is Vientiane Railway Station from Luang Prabang?
Travelling by land the distance between Vientiane Railway Station and Luang Prabang is 46 km while it is about 46 km as the crow flies.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
Travelling by train between Vientiane Railway Station and Luang Prabang, expect to spend about 3 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang?
train tickets for Vientiane Railway Station - Luang Prabang route will set you back about USD 47.34. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.
How many trips per day are there between Vientiane Railway Station and Luang Prabang?
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 6 departures a day.
Useful tips for travelling between Vientiane Railway Station and Luang Prabang by train
To get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.
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Useful tips for railway travellers:
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.
Do book train tickets in advance, especially if you need a lower berth.
How many travellers choose to get from Vientiane Railway Station to Luang Prabang by train?
We have sold train tickets to 577 passengers. Some of them left reviews on their trip above on this page. Check travellers' reviews to get prepared. They are always the most useful and reliable source of information.
