Laos–China Railway · ~1 hour

Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng

Southbound from Luang Prabang to the karst-mountain backpacker hub — about an hour through the hills.

Journey time

~1 hour

Distance

~55 km

From

$19

Fares

2nd Class

LCR face value $7.20

$19

all-in

1st Class

LCR face value $11.50

$24

all-in

All-in price includes the LCR ticket fare, our service fee, and payment processing. Prices vary slightly by date — check the booking widget for your exact fare.

Departures (⚠️ verify times with operator)

C84

Intercity

11:00 → 12:00

1h 00m

C92

Intercity

16:20 → 17:20

1h 00m

Frequently asked questions

Is this the same train that goes to Vientiane?+

Yes — southbound intercity services from Luang Prabang stop at Vang Vieng before continuing to Vientiane. You can disembark at Vang Vieng.

What if there are no seats available?+

With Priority Booking, our operator works inside the LCR booking system to secure seats even when the public app shows sold out. If we genuinely cannot secure your seat, we refund you in full.

Guides

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