Laos-China Railway Raises Fares Across All Routes Starting 1 April

Ticket prices on the Laos-China Railway (LCR) have increased across all routes, according to updated fares published on the LCR Ticket application on 1 April.

The adjustment, representing a roughly nine percent rise, affects all seating classes for adult passengers on all routes.

On the popular Vientiane Capital–Luang Prabang route, business class has risen from LAK 975,000 (USD 44.40) to LAK 1,063,000 (USD 48.50), first class from LAK 522,000 (USD 23.80) to LAK 569,000 (USD 25.95), and second class from LAK 330,000 (USD 15.00) to LAK 360,000 (USD 16.40).

On the longer Vientiane Capital-Boten route, which runs to the Laos-China border in Luang Namtha Province, business class is now priced at LAK 1,799,000 (USD 82.00), first class at LAK 961,000 (USD 44.00), and second class at LAK 605,000 (USD 27.50).

The nine percent increase applies uniformly across all classes and routes along the LCR network, a hotline staff confirmed.

source: https://laotiantimes.com/2026/04/01/laos-china-railway-raises-fares-across-all-routes-starting-1-april/