There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
2h 16m$30–46Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
7h 9m$24–35Drive 308.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabang308.1 km
4h 17m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)VTE - LPQ
2h 5m$54–249
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 2h 5m and costs $50 - $250.
The distance between Vientiane and Louangphabang (State) is 269 km. The road distance is 308.1 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State), including transfers.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs $29 - $50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 7h 9m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $250 and takes 2h 5m.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State).
There are one+ hotels available in Louangphabang (State).
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Louangphabang (State), Laos?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station once daily. Tickets cost $17–31 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, Chit Prasong operates a bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $19–29 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Phon Savan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–31
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $17–18
- First Class
- $28–31
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- contact@baolau.vn
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
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