Naga Rail

Laos–China Railway · ~2 hours

Luang Prabang → Vientiane

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Return journey from the ancient royal city back to the capital — 2 hours through mountain scenery on the Laos–China Railway.

Journey time
~2 hours
Distance
~150 km
From
$32

Fares

2nd Class
LCR face value $16.40
$32
all-in
1st Class
LCR face value $25.95
$42
all-in
Business
LCR face value $48.50
$65
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 → 12:56
1h 56m
C92
Intercity
16:20 → 18:16
1h 56m
D88
International
12:55 → 14:51
1h 56m

Frequently asked questions

How far in advance can I book?+
We accept bookings up to 30 days ahead. The LCR public app typically only opens ~7 days before departure.
What do I need to bring to the station?+
Your QR e-ticket and the passport used when booking. The railway checks name and passport number at the gate.
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

laos china railway seat classes→laos china railway travel documents→
Luang PrabangVientiane
Class

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Guaranteed seat or full refund if we can’t secure it · you pay nothing until your price is confirmed.