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Results from Vientiane to Luang Prabang on Saturday, 19 October 2024
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C98
1h 46m
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07:30
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
09:16
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 15.50
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C82
2h 00m
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13:30
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
15:30
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 15.50
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C92
2h 04m
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09:45
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
11:49
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 15.50
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D88
1h 45m
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08:08
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
09:53
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 18.38
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K12
2h 42m
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08:42
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
11:24
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 11.13
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C84
2h 11m
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15:55
Sa, 19/10
VIENTIANE Vientiane |
18:06
Sa, 19/10
LUANG PRABANG Luang Prabang |
US$ 15.50
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How to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang
There are two ways to travel from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: by train and by bus.
How far is Vientiane from Luang Prabang ?
The travel distance between Vientiane and Luang Prabang is 311 km. There are two options to travel from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
It takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes to get from Vientiane to Luang Prabang by high-speed train, 2 hours 45 minutes by ordinary train and 7-8 hours by bus.
The train usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
What types of trains operate the route Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
Laos-China Railway is the state-owned railway company in Laos operating high-speed trains and ordinary trains.
There are four types of services on route Vientiane to Luang Prabang: C8x series are the high-speed services stopping at all the stations, C9x series are the high-speed services stopping at the major stations, K1x series are the ordinary services stopping at all the stations, and D8x series are the high-speed services crossing the border between Laos and China.
In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat available in C8x and C9x series trains, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in C8x, C9x and D8x series trains.
In total, ordinary trains offer one seat class: Hard seat available in K1x series trains.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Laos.
Where do trains from Vientiane to Luang Prabang depart?
All the high-speed trains and ordinary trains depart from Vientiane Railway Station located in Vientiane.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Vientiane to Luang Prabang arrive?
All the high-speed trains and ordinary trains arrive at Luang Prabang Railway Station located in Luang Prabang.
What types of buses operate the route Vientiane to Luang Prabang?
There is one bus company running the route Vientiane to Luang Prabang.
Chitpasong Bus operates double-deck coaches equipped with shared berths and capacity for 30 to 40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Laos.
Where does the bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang depart?
Most buses from Vientiane to Luang Prabang depart from Vientiane North Bus Station located in Sithong Road, Sikeut, Vientiane.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where does the bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang arrive?
Most buses from Vientiane to Luang Prabang arrive at Luang Prabang Minivan Station located in Southern Bus Station,13, Luang Prabang.