Railway

Laos opened its first modern passenger railway in December 2021. The 414 km Boten–Vientiane line now links Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng and Vientiane in hours instead of days on mountain roads.

This category covers everything you need to travel Laos by train. Find route guides, station tips, ticket advice and sample itineraries. Compare the Laos-China Railway with the Thai link that connects Nong Khai to Vientiane. Learn how to pair train rides with day tours, temple visits and river cruises.

Brother Tours is a Vientiane-based operator. Our local team books tickets, arranges station transfers and builds trips around your schedule. Browse the articles below, then contact us to plan a Laos railway tour.