There are 5 ways to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
2h 14m$30–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
8h 9m$23–53Drive 308 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Vientiane308 km
4h 16m$56–80Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)LPQ - VTE
1h 36m$53–253Taxi to Sayaboury, fly
- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Sayaboury (ZBY)
- Fly from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)ZBY - VTE
3h 24m$48–78
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane is to bus which costs $23 - $55 and takes 8h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane is to fly which takes 1h 36m and costs $50 - $260.
The distance between Louangphabang (State) and Vientiane is 269 km. The road distance is 308 km.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane, including transfers.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $260 and takes 1h 36m.
Yes, the driving distance between Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Louangphabang (State) to Vientiane.
There are 301+ hotels available in Vientiane.
What companies run services between Louangphabang (State), Laos and Vientiane, Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $17–31 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, Vieng Chaleune operates a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18 and the journey takes 8h. Naluang also services this route twice daily.
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- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- laoskyway.com
Flights from Sayaboury to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–31
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $17–18
- First Class
- $28–31
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
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