What is the best way to travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng?
You can reach Luang Prabang with just £12 by taking a Train from Laos Group Tours, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Laos Group Tours1h 30m010:08Vang ViengCentral Station11:38Luang PrabangTrain Station0EconomyA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 10:08:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 11:38:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
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Laos Group Tours0h 50m008:26Vang ViengCentral Station09:16Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 08:26:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 09:16:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Laos Group Tours0h 52m010:45Vang ViengCentral Station11:37Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 10:45:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 11:37:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
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Laos Group Tours1h 3m014:27Vang ViengCentral Station15:30Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 14:27:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Laos Group Tours5h 30m009:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop14:30Luang PrabangLa Poste0Premium EconomyA Car from Laos Group Tours goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 09:00:00 to La Poste, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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What are the fastest trips from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?
You can get to Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng in just 0h 50m with a Train from Laos Group Tours. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Laos Group Tours0h 50m008:26Vang ViengCentral Station09:16Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 08:26:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 09:16:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
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Laos Group Tours0h 52m010:45Vang ViengCentral Station11:37Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 10:45:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 11:37:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m
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Laos Group Tours1h 3m014:27Vang ViengCentral Station15:30Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 14:27:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 15:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 3m
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Laos Group Tours1h 8m017:12Vang ViengCentral Station18:20Luang PrabangTrain Station0BusinessA Train from Laos Group Tours goes from Central Station, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 17:12:00 to Train Station, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 18:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 8m
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Laos Group Tours5h 30m009:00Vang ViengPublic Bus Stop14:30Luang PrabangLa Poste0Premium EconomyA Car from Laos Group Tours goes from Public Bus Stop, Vang Vieng (Laos) at 20/04/2025 09:00:00 to La Poste, Luang Prabang (Laos) arriving at 20/04/2025 14:30:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
What are the most popular stations in Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang?
In Vang Vieng, you will usually depart from North Bus Station, Central Station or Public Bus Stop, while in Luang Prabang you will be arriving at Southern Bus Terminal, Train Station or Kuang Si Falls, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng? With 6 connections between 3 Train, Carpool and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, you can pay as low as £12 with a Train from Laos Group Tours.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Laos Group Tours: you will get to Luang Prabang in just 0h 50m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang are Laos Group Tours, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Thalat or to Luang Prabang Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Luang Prabang Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?
The most popular companies between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, are Laos Group Tours. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
All you need to know when you travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
How can I reach Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Train, Carpool and Bus, with which you can get to Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng.
How far is Luang Prabang from Vang Vieng?
The distance between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang is 111.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 19 kgs, and a flight 28 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?
You can get to Luang Prabang with just £12 by taking a Train from Laos Group Tours.
What is the fastest way to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Luang Prabang in just 0h 50m with a Train from Laos Group Tours.
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