Laos by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Laos.
Here you will find information for Laos about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 6.85 million
Currency: Kip
Language: Laotian
Capital: Vientiane
Country code: +856
Time zone: Indochina Time (ICT)
Train Companies
There is only one short railway line (3km) between Thanaleng (Laos) and Nong Khai (Thailand) and it is operated by the State Railway of Thailand.
Train Tickets
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Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Laos.
TrAIN tYPES
- 2nd and 3rd class seats available
- High-speed train from the capital, Vientiane to Kunming, China (via Luang Prabang) due to be finished in 2022
Routes
Frequent Travelled Routes In Laos
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Vientiane to Luang Prabang | 13:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Vientiane to Vang Vieng | 4:00 | Direct | Bus |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) |
Changes | Transport |
| Vientiane to Bangkok, Thailand | 10:38 | 1 | Bus & Train |
| Thanaleng to Nong Khai, Thailand | 0:15 | Direct | Train |
| Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai, Thailand | 18:00 | Direct | Bus |
| Luang Prabang to Hanoi, Vietnam | 24:00 | Direct | Bus |
Laos travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Thanaleng Station
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Laos
We recommend travelling to Laos year-round; however, come prepared with a raincoat or other layers. In the wet season it’s often hot and wet, and in the dry season, warm and dry in the south, and colder and dry in the north. We recommend avoiding August as it’s the rainiest month and may disrupt plans but other than that rainfall often only lasts for a couple of hours and then you can get on with your day! Explore the Mekong River, wander the temples, visit the Bolaven Plateau, climb the limestone karsts, stay in treehouses overnight whilst searching for Gibbons, or experience a local festival/celebration such as the Lao New Year (in April). Whatever your interests are, Laos has something for you!
- Dry Season: November to April
- Wet Season: May to October
Accommodation In Laos
Booking
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Hostelworld
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Guidebooks For Laos
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Travel Insurance
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