Vientiane Railway Station (Laos–China Railway)
ສະຖານີລົດໄຟນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນ
The southern terminus of the Laos–China Railway. High-speed trains reach Vang Vieng in about 1–2 hours and Luang Prabang in about 2 hours, making it an important gateway for Chinese tourists.
Vientiane Railway Station of the Laos–China Railway is about 10 km northeast of the city centre and began operating in December 2021. Its station building incorporates traditional Lao design elements. Daily Lancang high-speed trains run to Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang, Muang Xay and Mohan, and there is also an international passenger train that runs directly to Kunming (about 10 hours in total; confirm timetables and border formalities in advance). Tickets can be bought through the LCR Ticket app or at the station. They often sell out in peak season, so book early. Entry requires a security check, and you should arrive about an hour before departure. For trips into the city, take a shuttle bus or a taxi.
Opening hours
According to train schedule
Nearby sights
- Lao National Museum
- Kaysone Phomvihane Museum
- Lao Textile Museum
- Pha That Luang
- Patuxai
- Talat Sao (Morning Market)
- COPE Visitor Centre
- That Dam