Details must match accurately
Names and document numbers must match the valid documents presented when travelling. Check carefully before submitting.
Laos-China Railway
Laos train tickets and Laos–China Railway booking
Travel from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Boten, or plan a cross-border journey from Kunming. Check documents and stations before searching trains.
What should I check before booking Laos trains with Quitang?
For Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang, search Laos–China Railway trains by station and date, then arrange station transfers. Quitang offers Chinese-language booking links; LCR Ticket is the official booking app for the Laos section. Cross-border trips also require checks of passports, visas and entry rules. A train ticket is not an entry permit. Schedules, availability and ticket delivery depend on search results and your order.
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One railway linking Laos’s favourite travel cities
The Laos–China Railway has greatly reduced overland travel times between Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. Enter passenger document details accurately. For cross-border trips, also plan for visas, entry requirements and border checks.
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On mobile, open the Quitang mini program directly. On desktop, scan with WeChat to reach the Laos search page.
Open the mini program to search trainsScan with WeChatPopular journeys
Popular Laos and Laos–China Railway routes
Schedules and stops may change by date. These routes help you plan your journey.
Vientiane → Vang ViengShort domestic route in Laos
From the capital to a scenic getawayShort tripVientiane → Luang PrabangDomestic main line in Laos
From the capital to a World Heritage cityPopularLuang Prabang → BotenNorthbound route in Laos
An important route towards the border regionNorthboundKunming South → VientianeLaos–China Railway cross-border service
Border checks are required in both countriesCross-borderBefore you book
Booking and boarding essentials
Domestic and cross-border tickets require different preparation. Check what applies to your itinerary.
Allow time for entry and security
Confirm the station location and how to get there, allowing time for ticket checks, security and finding your platform.
Check entry requirements separately
A cross-border train ticket is not an entry permit. Prepare passports, visas and other documents according to official requirements.
FAQ
Laos train ticket FAQs
You generally need to provide valid passenger document details as requested on the booking page. Names and numbers must match the documents used for travel.
In addition to a valid ticket, prepare your passport and any required visas or entry permits. Allow enough time for border checks. Policies can change; check official requirements before departure.
Conditions depend on the ticket rules and when you apply. Read the product details before ordering, or contact online support about an existing order.
Use Quitang’s Chinese-language booking links or LCR Ticket, the official app for the Laos section of the railway. Confirm dates, full station names and passenger documents before choosing a train. Cross-border travel also requires checking applicable ticketing channels such as 12306 and entry rules. Available tickets and boarding arrangements depend on search results, orders and railway notices.
Start in Vientiane and explore more of Laos
Scan to search domestic and cross-border routes, or read the cross-border guide first.
More routes
More routes in Laos
Choose a route, check departure and arrival stations and transfer arrangements, then search trains and tickets for your date.
Vientiane → BotenLaos–China Railway, northbound in Laos
Take the Laos section of the Laos–China Railway. Select Vientiane Station, Boten Station and your date, then compare trains, journey times and fares.Route guideBoten → Luang PrabangLaos–China Railway, southbound in Laos
Travel on the Laos section of the Laos–China Railway, checking Boten Station, Luang Prabang Station and your departure date when booking.Route guideStations
More station guides for Laos
Find your departure and arrival stations, and learn about access, transfers and travel preparation. On your travel day, check your order and station notices for boarding arrangements.
Boten Station
Boten is a border station on the Laos–China Railway. International train passengers complete border checks in the designated inspection area. Arriving at the station does not itself complete border clearance, and a domestic Laos ticket does not replace a cross-border ticket or permission to enter the country.
Read the full station guideOfficial information and travel rules
Use these official channels to check boarding, baggage and entry requirements. Search schedules, fares and availability for your date, and check railway and station notices for temporary changes.
- China Railway 12306 in EnglishCross-border Laos–China Railway trains and travel information within ChinaVisit official source: China Railway 12306 in English
- Official LCR Ticket appTrains, stations and travel notices for the Laos section of the Laos–China RailwayCheck the official LCR Ticket app
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