The Laos-China Railway connects Vientiane to the Chinese border at Boten, with stops at Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. It is fast, scenic and inexpensive — but tickets sell out.
Booking tickets
Tickets are released a few days before departure. Popular services sell out within hours in peak season.
At the station
Stations sit outside the towns, so allow transfer time, and arrive at least an hour early for security and boarding.
