Results from Vientiane to Vang Vieng on Monday, 09 September 2024

There are two ways to travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng: by train and by bus.

How far is Vientiane from Vang Vieng ?

The travel distance between Vientiane and Vang Vieng is 129 km. There are two options to travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng: taking a train or taking a bus.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Vang Vieng?

It takes 55 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes to get from Vientiane to Vang Vieng by high-speed train, 1 hour 20 minutes by ordinary train and 2 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 Vang Vieng?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Vientiane to Vang Vieng.

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 Vang Vieng: C8-series are the high-speed services stopping at all the stations, C9-series are the high-speed services stopping at the major stations, K1-series are the ordinary services stopping at all the stations, and D8-series are the high-speed services crossing border between Laos-China.

In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat available in C8 and C9 series trains, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in C8, C9 and D8 series trains.

In total, ordinary trains offer one seat class: Hard seat available in K1-series trains.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Laos.

Where do trains from Vientiane to Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng arrive?

All the high-speed trains and ordinary trains arrive at Vang Vieng Railway Station located in Vang Vieng.

What types of buses operate the route Vientiane to Vang Vieng?

There is one bus company running the route Vientiane to Vang Vieng.

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 Vang Vieng depart?

Most buses from Vientiane to Vang Vieng 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 Vang Vieng arrive?

Most buses from Vientiane to Vang Vieng arrive at Vang Vieng Minivan Station located in Minivan bus stop services, 13, Vang Vieng.