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Laos · Travel: Tickets & Hotels12Go
12Go is an online booking platform for buses, minivans, trains and ferries in South-East Asia, where travellers in Laos compare and book transport between Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang and pay with a foreign card.
What it helps with
- Bus or minivan from Vientiane to Vang ViengMinivans, tourist buses and trains between Vientiane, Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang are compared and booked online.
- Laos–China Railway tickets from abroadTrain seats on the Vientiane–Vang Vieng–Luang Prabang line are sold through local agents such as Family Service, Naluang and RG Adventure.
- Paying for Lao transport with a foreign cardBookings are paid online, including through PayPal, which accepts credit cards without a PayPal account.
About 12Go
12Go sells transport tickets from many operators across South-East Asia on its website and apps. In Laos it lists minivans, tourist buses, taxis and Laos–China Railway seats sold through agents such as Family Service, Naluang and RG Adventure. Between Vientiane and Vang Vieng, for example, minivans start at about US$5.50 and second-class train seats at about US$14. Bookings are paid online, and PayPal accepts credit cards without a PayPal account.
Key Features
- Route comparison: Trains, vans, buses and taxis on one route appear side by side with prices and times.
- Train access: Laos–China Railway seats are bookable through local agents.
- Reviews: Travellers' reviews describe operators, punctuality and ticket exchange.
- E-vouchers: Booking confirmations are shown from the phone or exchanged for tickets.
How to Get Started
- Open 12go.asia or the 12Go app and enter your Lao departure and arrival towns.
- Compare vehicle type, departure time, operator and reviews.
- Book and pay online by card or PayPal.
- Follow the voucher instructions to exchange it or show the QR code before departure.
Before you use it
- Good to know: Many Lao bookings come as a voucher that is exchanged for a paper ticket or shown as a QR code to the operator.
- Payment: Some banks block online payments to South-East Asia; 12Go suggests asking the bank to allow payments to Thailand or using another card.
- Limits: Train tickets are resold by local agents, so departure times and meeting points depend on the agent chosen.
Foreign card OK
English available
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does 12Go work with a foreign bank card in Laos?
- Yes - 12Go accepts foreign-issued cards in Laos.
- Is 12Go available in English?
- Yes, 12Go has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use 12Go?
- No, an international phone number generally works for 12Go.
- Do I need local ID or residency for 12Go?
- No, 12Go doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use 12Go?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does 12Go cost?
- Ticket price per trip, e.g. Vientiane–Vang Vieng minivan from about US$5.50
