Cómo llegar desde Vientiane a Luang Prabang

¿Por qué visitar Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang es la antigua capital real de Laos. Una hermosa fusión de la arquitectura tradicional de Laos y el diseño colonial, esta antigua ciudad se encuentra en la confluencia de los ríos Mekong y Nam Khan. Luang Prabang eleva tu espíritu con sus 33 templos budistas y despierta tus sentidos con su pintoresco paisaje.

Con montañas de fondo, los aventureros encontrarán muchas cosas que hacer en Luang Prabang. Encontrarás cascadas turquesas, viajes de trekking y senderos para bicicletas en las afueras de la ciudad. ¿Nuestra parte favorita? El ambiente amigable y la vida lenta que de alguna manera pudo mantener a pesar del creciente número de turistas.

Hay 4 formas de recorrer los 340 kilómetros (211 millas) de distancia de Vientiane a Luang Prabang. Puedes elegir entre el autobús, minivan compartida, tren y vuelo. The journey takes 1 hour 40 minutes a 14 hours y la forma más rápida es en vuelo. Si tienes un presupuesto limitado, la opción más barata es en minivan compartida with tickets starting at 427,000 LAK ($20).

A minivan ride from Vientiane a Luang Prabang costs around 427,000 LAK ($20). The minivan journey takes about 6 a 8 hours, depending on traffic.

Hay tres compañías que operan en esta ruta: Chit Prasong, Family Service y Naluang.

Opciones de Minivan Compartida desde Vientiane a Luang Prabang

Recomendamos tomar el autobús nocturno con King of Bus que sale a las 20:00 y llega a las 07:00. Sin embargo, tenga en cuenta que viajar de noche es menos seguro ya que las carreteras no están bien iluminadas.

Si bien los puntos de partida son diferentes para cada compañía de autobuses, todos los autobuses lo dejarán en la Terminal de Autobuses del Sur en Luang Prabang. Esta estación de autobuses está a unos 2 km del centro de la ciudad. Tenga en cuenta que los autobuses nocturnos tienen una tarifa ligeramente más alta que los autobuses diurnos.

Espere llegar a la antigua ciudad de Luang Prabang dentro de 11 a 14 horas.

Travelling by tren is the most practical option de Vientiane a Luang Prabang. Travel time is only 3 hours 15 minutes a 4 hours 10 minutes, way faster than any of the other land transfers for this route.

Combined fares start from 521,000 LAK ($24.50), depending on the tren seat you choose.

Vientiane Railway Station is some distance away from Ciudad de Vientiane centre, about 13 km. There are 2 ways you can get there: by autobús for 30,000 LAK ($1.40) y by taxi with rates from 130,000 LAK ($6.10).

The autobús is cheaper, but takes longer. Also, autobús departures are set, so you might have a wait for a while even if you arrive early at the autobús station. If you’re taking the autobús a Vientiane Tren Station, it’s best a allot extra time a make sure you arrive in time for your tren.

Buses depart from Talat Sao Autobús Station in Ciudad de Vientiane centre y arrive at Vientiane Railway Station after about an hour.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which can complete the journey in just about 40 minutes. We recommend hailing one via local taxi apps like Loca y InDrive. This way, you’ll know the rate upfront, no worries about being overcharged.

Laos-China Railway operates at least 5 trains daily de Vientiane a Luang Prabang. Fares start from 451,000 LAK ($21) when you book with BookAway.

What we like about taking a high-speed tren a Luang Prabang from Vientiane is that it cuts the travel time a just 1h 45m - 2h 40m. Before the Laos-China Railway was launched, the only way a travel this route was through an 8-hour autobús or minivan ride.

IMPORTANT: Vientiane Tren Station looks a lot like an airport, y you can expect the usual security checks. Aerosols y sharp metal objects like army knives will be confiscated. The X-ray y security check take some time, so save yourself the stress y arrive at the station 30 minutes a 1 hour before your trip. 

Vientiane Railway Station

Second Class Seat

Luang Prabang Railway Station

08:25

2h 39m

11:04

12:54

1h 46m

14:40

15:40

2h 20m

18:00

Laos Railway by Family Service

Desde 451,000 LAK ($21)

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• Atención al cliente 24/7

451,000 LAK ($21)

08:25

2h 39m

11:04

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• Atención al cliente 24/7

613,000 LAK ($28.50)

12:54

1h 46m

14:40

15:40

2h 20m

18:00

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Desde Luang Prabang Railway Station, the easiest way a travel the 12 km a el centro de la ciudad is via a minivan compartida. This costs 40,000 LAK ($1.90) y takes about 30 minutes.

You will find the shared minivans just outside the tren station. Just follow the mass exit of people, most likely also taking the minivan compartida. The good thing about this option is that although shared, it will take you directly (or very close) a your accommodation.

Another option a get from Luang Prabang Tren Station a el centro de la ciudad is the autobús, which is a bit cheaper at 30,000 LAK ($1.40). But unlike the minivan, the autobús won’t take you a your hotel. Its last stop is at That Luang Park in el centro de la ciudad.

Flying is a quick way a get from Vientiane a Luang Prabang — but not much faster than the tren, yet much more expensive.

Travel time with the vuelo takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. Combined fares start from 1,421,000 LAK ($67), including airport transfers.

CONSEJO: Si decide viajar en avión, considere incluir una tarifa de compensación de carbono para reducir su impacto en el medio ambiente.

There are 2 ways a get from Ciudad de Vientiane centre a Wattay International Airport: by autobús for 40,000 LAK ($1.90) y by taxi with rates from 70,000 LAK ($3.30). Travel time is around 35 minutes.

If you’re travelling solo, the Vientiane Airport Autobús Line is a convenient choice. It takes a clockwise route from Wattay Airport a Central Autobús Station, y then back a the airport — just ask your accommodation where a find the nearest autobús stop.

Alternatively, you can take a taxi, which is already more cost-efficient if you’re travelling with at least one other person. The cheapest way a do that would be a book one via local taxi-hailing apps like Loca y InDrive.

Check out our guide for Vientiane Airport for more info.

Lao Airlines offers one vuelo daily de Vientiane a Luang Prabang.

One-way tickets start at 1,421,000 LAK ($67), y it takes around 1 hour 40 minutes a reach Luang Prabang.

Lao Skyway is a cheaper alternative when flying a Luang Prabang from Vientiane. But the last time we checked (March 2026), it was not possible a book through its official website.

The most convenient way a get from Aeropuerto de Luang Prabang al centro de la ciudad is by taxi. The 20-minute ride costs around 100,000 LAK ($4.70) when you book through the local taxi-hailing app Loca.

Airport taxis are also available, but much more expensive, with rates from 320,000 LAK ($15).

The tuk-tuk is a local alternative, y usually costs the same as a Loca taxi.

For more details, check out our complete guide for Aeropuerto de Luang Prabang.