Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Luang Prabang to Vientiane

Traveling around Laos would bring you interesting memories. If you are wondering how you can travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, just follow this article as it will give you some suggestions about ways to reach Vientiane from Luang Prabang. tours in Laos

Wat Sisaket is the most attractive site in Vientiane

Wat Sisaket is the most attractive site in Vientiane- source: internet

By bus

Bus seems to be the best selection for reasonable costs. The bus ticket price is only 95 000 kips for bus with air conditioner and 115 000 kips for VIP bus. It is pretty convenient to travel by bus since buses are available every day. Here is the bus timetable:

Xieng Khuan, Vientiane

Xieng Khuan, Vientiane -source: internet

The distance between 2 destinations is over 350 km, not too far. There are certain ways to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane such as bus, airplane, and even motorbike.

Departure Destination Departure time Kind of bus
Luang Prabang Vientiane 07 : 00 AM

08 : 30 AM

11 : 00 AM

14 : 00 PM

17 : 00 PM

18 : 30 PM

19 : 30 PM

Bus with air conditioner
Luang Prabang Vientiane 08 : 00 AM

09 : 00 AM

VIP bus


By airplane

Patuxai Victory Monument, a distinctive landmark in Vientiane

Patuxai Victory Monument, a distinctive landmark in Vientiane -source: internet

Airplane is suitable for someone who is in hurry and want to have higher quality services. If you choose this way, Laos Airlines might be the best selection for you as it is the official airline in Laos. As the distance is pretty close so it takes you only 45 to 50 minutes to get Vientiane. Ticket price is over $100 including taxes. Some main flights from Luang Prabang to Vientiane provided by Laos Airline are in the table bellow.

Departure time Arrival time Remark
07 : 40 AM 08 : 30 AM DAILY
11 : 15 AM 12 : 00 PM THU
13 : 05 PM 13 : 50 PM DAILY
17 : 45 PM 18 : 30 PM MON, TUE
18 : 45 PM 19 : 30 PM TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN
18 : 55 PM 19 : 40 PM MON

To get more detail and book flights, visit http://www.laoairlines.com/ .

By motorbike

For tourists who love adventurous feelings, traveling by motorbike seems to be an ideal choice. You would have very exciting experiences on the way from Luang Prabang to Vientiane. You have to alternately pass through Kiukacham, Kasi, Vang Vieng, Thinkeo to reach Vientiane. Keep in mind that you should bring along enough water and prepare some snack to make sure you have enough energy during your trip. Indochina bike tours

The way from Luang Prabang to Vientiane

The way from Luang Prabang to Vientiane -source: internet

Heading out of Luang Prabang, after about 80 km going toward the south, you would get Kiukacham. You should take a rest here before continuing your trip to Kasi. The way to Kasi is quite challenging with hills and mountains. Overnight in Kasi may be a good idea. The next stage in the next morning is not too strenuous as the road from Kasi to Vang Vieng is quite flat. This is time for you to see small villages with the beautiful mountains on the both sides. The next destination is Thinkeo. Just taste some local foods or enjoy a cup of coffee when you reach Thinkeo. Then, there is only about 90 km to get Vientiane.

Now, just choose a suitable transport to get Vientiane. If you want to ensure the safety, airplane and bus should be considered. If you like to have an adventurous trip, just hire a motorbike and head out of Luang Prabang to Vientiane.