There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)VTE - LPQ
49 min$56–249Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
7h 9m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
2h 16m$30–51Drive 308.1 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Luang Prabang308.1 km
4h 17m$56–80
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 49 min and costs $55 - $250.
The distance between Vientiane and Louangphabang (State) is 221 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 - $55.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State), including transfers.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 49 min and costs $55 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29 - $55 and takes 2h 16m, you could also bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 7h 9m.
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 359+ hotels available in Louangphabang (State).
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Louangphabang (State), Laos?
Lao Airlines and Alpine Air fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
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- 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
- $45–340
- 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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