How to get from Luang Phabang to Vientiane
2 ways, 107 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 4h 22m | ฿345–465 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 4h 22m | ฿2,320–3,470 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Luang Phabang to Vientiane?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 4h 22m door to door. The straight-line distance is 107 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Luang Phabang to Vientiane?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ฿345. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Vientiane from Luang Phabang by road?
- About 227 km, roughly 4h 22m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ฿345–465; tolls and parking are extra.