Introduction
Laos-China Railway (LCR) is the state-owned railway operator in Laos, connecting Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay, Luang Namtha and Boten.
Trains operated by Laos-China Railway (LCR)
Laos-China Railway (LCR) operates two types of train services:
- - High-speed trains running at a maximum speed of 160 km/h
- - Ordinary trains running at a maximum speed of 120 km/h
High-speed trains are designated by the class of service C8x and C9x, and offer three seat passenger classes: Business class Seat, First class Seat and Second class Seat.
The ordinary trains are designated by the class of service K1x and offer one seat passenger class: Hard Seat.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Laos.
Routes
We facilitate advance ticket booking for trains operated by Laos-China Railway (LCR) in Laos and China.
Vientiane–Boten Line serving Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay and Luang Namtha
| Stations | C91/92 | C97/98 | C81/82 | C85/86 | K11/12 |
| Vientiane | |||||
| Phon Hong | — | — | — | ||
| Vang Vieng | |||||
| Kasi | — | — | — | — | |
| Luang Prabang | |||||
| Muang Nga | — | ||||
| Muang Xay | |||||
| Na Mor | — | ||||
| Na Teuy | |||||
| Boten |
All trains stop, — Trains do not stop
| Stations | D83/84 | D87/88 |
| Vientiane | ||
| Phon Hong | — | — |
| Vang Vieng | ||
| Kasi | — | — |
| Luang Prabang | ||
| Muang Nga | — | — |
| Muang Xay | — | |
| Na Mor | — | — |
| Na Teuy | — | — |
| Boten | ||
| Mohan | ||
| Xishuangbanna | ||
| Pu'er | ||
| Yuxi | — | |
| Kunming South | ||
| Kunming |
Interchange trains, All trains stop, — Trains do not stop
Destinations
Laos-China Railway (LCR) serves the following destinations in Laos:
Central Laos
Central Laos comprises Vientiane and the provinces of Houaphanh, Xiangkhouang, Xaisomboun, Bolikhamsai and Khammouane.
Train routes to Vientiane
Train routes to Vang Vieng
Northern Laos
Northern Laos comprises Luang Prabang and the provinces of Phongsali, Oudomxay, Luang Namtha, Bokeo and Sainyabuli.
Train routes to Luang Prabang
Train routes to Muang Xay
Train routes to Luang Namtha
Laos-China Railway (LCR) serves the following international destinations:
China
Laos has a direct international railway connection with China through the Boten–Mohan border checkpoint in Luang Namtha province.
International train routes to Xishuangbanna
International train routes to Pu'er
International train routes to Kunming
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the train fares:
| Laos-China Railway | Change time/date |
| Fare Business class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare First class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare Second class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare First class Seat (D) | Not permitted |
| Fare Second class Seat (D) | Not permitted |
| Fare Hard seat (K) | Not permitted |
In accordance with the policy of Laos-China Railway, once the booking has been confirmed changes are not permitted.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the train fares:
| Laos-China Railway | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Business class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare First class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare Second class Seat (C) | Not permitted |
| Fare First class Seat (D) | Not permitted |
| Fare Second class Seat (D) | Not permitted |
| Fare Hard seat (K) | Not permitted |
In accordance with the policy of Laos-China Railway, tickets are non-refundable.