LCR Ticket
The official ticketing app of the Laos-China Railway, for booking high-speed train tickets between Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Boten, with a QR-code ticket.
About LCR Ticket
LCR Ticket is the official mobile ticketing app launched by the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd., and it is available on iOS and Android. You can search train times, reserve a seat, pay online, change or refund a ticket and manage your orders. The railway links Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Luang Prabang and Boten near the Chinese border, and after you book, you get an electronic QR-code ticket.
Key Features
- Ticket Search and Booking: Search trains, check seat availability and reserve in the app.
- Online Payment: Pay in the app, with payment options that include Visa, UnionPay, WeChat, Alipay and BCEL One.
- Changes and Refunds: Change or refund a ticket in the app, under the railway's rules.
- QR-Code Ticket: After booking you receive an electronic ticket with a QR code.
How to Get Started
- Install LCR Ticket from the App Store or Google Play.
- Register with a phone number from Laos, Thailand or China.
- Enter your journey, which must start in Laos, and your travel date, and pick a train.
- Enter the passenger name exactly as in your passport, and pay for the ticket.
Tickets go on sale seven days before the travel date, and seats on popular routes such as Vientiane to Luang Prabang sell out quickly. Foreign travelers must show the same passport used for booking when they travel. Only journeys that start in Laos can be booked in the app, a small booking fee applies, and several stations are outside the town centres, so allow extra time. Tickets can also be bought at station ticket offices.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Does LCR Ticket work with a foreign bank card in Laos? Yes — LCR Ticket accepts foreign-issued cards in Laos.
Is LCR Ticket available in English? Yes, LCR Ticket has an English-language interface.
Do I need a local phone number to use LCR Ticket? Yes, LCR Ticket requires a local phone number to register.
Do I need local ID or residency for LCR Ticket? No, LCR Ticket doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.