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Bus Services From Luang Prabang To Vang Vieng

After a visit to Luang Prabang, which is one of the UNESCO’s world heritage town in Laos known for its rich architectural and artistic heritage, you would probably want to explore the other towns nearby. Accordingly to many backpackers and travellers who have been travelling within the country, the beautiful town of Vang Vieng that is situated in the Vientiane Province of Laos is definitely worth visiting. This little town lies on the Nam Song River is famous for its striking nature view as it is surrounded by amazing limestone mountains and caves. The breathtaking view of the Nam Song River with the beautiful sunset as a backdrop view has already won the hearts of many travellers. To reach this stunning little town, you will need to take the bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Get your bus ticket online now at Easybook for buses from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng conveniently by following these few simple booking guide.

Luang Prabang Bus Operators & Schedules

There are a few operators that offer bus services from Luang Prabang bus station to Vang Vieng including VIP bus, express bus and minibus. The bus ticket price is varied based on the vehicle you choose to travel with from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng. Choosing the VIP bus will allow you to have ample legroom and comfortable seats, so number of space are limited. With all the extra facilities, VIP bus ticket is slightly more expensive compared to an express bus or minibus. Express bus offers more passenger seats compared to the those who choose to travel with minibus that has limited legroom. All buses are equipped with air-conditioning system on board for travellers’ comfort.


It takes approximately 7 hours in order for you to get from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by bus depending on the weather and road condition. Prepare some reading material to fill in time while you are on the long-haul bus journey. The bus will also make a stop at a resting area for travellers to stretch out, enjoy the fresh air and use the restroom. With a rather challenging route from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, the bus drivers are skilful and experienced to ensure all passengers feel safe when it comes to travelling with the bus company.


The little town of Vang Vieng is stunning in the daylight with a magnificent view of the limestone mountains and caves, then it becomes a very lively place at night with the various parties held. Be sure to wake up early to start exploring this interesting town. There are many famous caves you must visit in Vang Vieng including Tham Jang and Tham Pu Kham. Tham Jang is one of the easiest caves to get to from town and you can hire a bicycle or a motorbike to get there. There are some steep steps which you need to climb in order for you to reach the cave, but it will be worth it when you see the magnificent view upon arriving at the cave. As for Tham Pu Kham, it is popular because you will find the Blue Lagoon at the bottom that is fill with fishes. You may want to try some of the fun activities available at the Blue Lagoon such as rope swing and cliff jumping.


Get ready to be impressed by the beautiful landscape of the rice fields at the country site of Vang Vieng. Both green rice and yellow gold colour rice paddy fields will absolutely win your heart. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to snap a photo of you standing in between that magnificent view to share on your social media too! You can also choose whether you want to go swimming or tube down the Vang Vieng rivers to cool down from the Lao heat. Try out kayaking which has been a fun entertainment seen at the river throughout the day. Vang Vieng is truly an amazing town for backpackers or even family with kids to visit.

Bus tickets of Laos are now available to book online at the largest transportation booking site in Southeast Asia, Easybook. Get your Laos bus tickets purchases done conveniently and quickly with us today. After selecting your preferred destination within Laos, you can proceed to choose the bus schedule of your preference listed on our website. Once you have filled in the traveller’s details and proceed with payment, you will receive your booking confirmation within a few minutes in your email. Book your bus tickets now at Easybook to make all your travel plans so much simpler!

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