How to travel from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Laos

There are several options for getting from Luang Prabang to Vientiane by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around LAK 317,785 ($21) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately LAK 1,634,335 ($110).

The distance between Luang Prabang and Vientiane is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (137 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Luang Prabang and Vientiane by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is to fly which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx LAK 1,634,335 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Vientiane, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around LAK 317,785 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. We recommend that you fly from Luang Prabang (LPQ) to Vientiane (VTE). instead which will take 1hr.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Luang Prabang and Vientiane. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Luang Prabang and Vientiane with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 11hrs.

King of Bus and Treasure Travel Laos run regular bus services between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Buses run once daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Flights depart from Luang Prabang (LPQ) and arrive at Vientiane (VTE). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Luang Prabang and Vientiane with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Lao Airlines fly between Luang Prabang and Vientiane. Flights depart from Luang Prabang (LPQ) and and arrive into Vientiane (VTE). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Luang Prabang to Vientiane typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Luang Prabang (LPQ) and and arrive into Vientiane (VTE).

The closest major airport to Vientiane is Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Vientiane. Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) and Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) (ZVK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Luang Prabang and Vientiane. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luang Prabang to Vientiane is to fly which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around LAK 1,634,335 ($110).