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Results from Luang Prabang to Vientiane on Monday, 09 February 2026
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QV102
0h 45m
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12:30
Mo, 09/02
LUANG PRABANG LPQ |
13:15
Mo, 09/02
VIENTIANE VTE |
US$ 89.83
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane
The easiest way to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is by train.
How far is Luang Prabang from Vientiane?
The travel distance between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is 311 km. The best option to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is taking a train.
How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane?
It takes 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by high-speed train and 2 hours 55 minutes by ordinary train.
What types of trains operate the route Luang Prabang to Vientiane?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Luang Prabang to Vientiane.
Laos-China Railway is the state-owned railway company in Laos operating high-speed trains and ordinary trains.
There are four types of services on route Luang Prabang to Vientiane: C8x series are the high-speed services stopping at all the stations, C9x series are the high-speed services stopping at the major stations, K1x series are the ordinary services stopping at all the stations, and D8x series are the high-speed services crossing the border between Laos and China.
In total, high-speed trains offer three seat classes: Business class Seat available in C8x and C9x series trains, First class Seat and Second class Seat available in C8x, C9x and D8x series trains.
In total, ordinary trains offer one seat class: Hard seat available in K1x series trains.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Laos.
Where do trains from Luang Prabang to Vientiane depart?
All the high-speed trains and ordinary trains depart from Luang Prabang Railway Station located in Luang Prabang.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Luang Prabang to Vientiane arrive?
All the high-speed trains and ordinary trains arrive at Vientiane Railway Station located in Vientiane.