Vang Vieng to Muang Nga heads north on the Boten–Vientiane railway, around 170 km back up through Luang Prabang toward the smaller station of Muang Nga in Oudomxay province.
Journey time and distance
At about 170 km, this leg takes roughly 1.5 to 2 hours on express trains, running back through Luang Prabang before continuing north.
Fares
Fares start from around $20 for Second class (checked live on our own booking system in September 2026) — see the search box above for current pricing and seat availability.
Why travellers take this route
Muang Nga is a small local station rather than a tourist destination, so this route mostly serves travellers heading further north toward Muang Xai or the Chinese border, or those exploring rural northern Laos beyond the main tourist circuit.
Booking tips
- If Luang Prabang interests you, it sits directly on this route about halfway along — worth considering as a stopover.
- Book a few days ahead where possible, as Lao domestic ticket sales open close to the travel date.