An idea of transportation time and cost from Luang Prabang : | |
There are a few options to go from Luang Prabang to Vientiane : |
Method | Time | Price | Notes |
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VIP bus | 9 hours | 160,000 kip |
Old buses with air con and toilet.
Leaves from the bus station. For buses, you need to arrange pick up at your hotel to drive you to the bus station since buses are not allowed in the UNESCO city of Luang Prabang. |
Local bus | 10 hours | 140,000 kip | No toilet. |
Sleeping bus | 10 hours | 180,000 kip | Leaves in the evening. |
Mini bus | < 9 hours | 170,000 kip | A van with less leg room.Pick up at your hotel. |
Plane | < 1 hour | $64 / 103+ USD |
Lao Central Airlines : cheaper; flights not everyday
OR Lao Airlines |