~3h 40mTotal estimate
~€9–35Rough fare per person
Train to Luang Prabang
Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang · about 1h · ~€3–20
Train to Luang Namtha
Luang Prabang → Luang Namtha · about ~2h 25m · ~€5–20
Vang Vieng → Luang Namtha
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About the trip from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha
Vang Vieng (Laos) and Luang Namtha (Laos) are 250 km (155 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by train, via Luang Prabang: ~3h 40m door to door with 1 change, for ~€9–35 per person. No flight is needed.
Step by step
- Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang: about 1h, 112 km, ~€3–20
- Train from Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha: ~2h 25m, 141 km, ~€5–20
Questions
How long does it take to get from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha?
~3h 40m door to door by train, via Luang Prabang, including time for changes.
How much does it cost to travel from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha?
~€9–35 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Is there a direct train from Vang Vieng to Luang Namtha?
Not that we know of: the routes in our data change via Luang Prabang.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.