Puer-Luang Prabang through train

Puer-Luang Prabang through train

Overview
Service type	International train
Status	Terminated
Former operator(s)	Laos-China Railway
Route
Termini	Puer Luang Prabang
Stops	Xishuangbanna Mohan Boten
Train number(s)	D85/86
Line(s) used	Boten-Vientiane railway
On-board services
Class(es)	First Class Second Class
Technical
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Operating speed	160 km/h

Puer-Luang Prabang through train, train number D85/86, is an international train that operates between Puer, China and Luang Prabang, Laos. It commenced operations on 13 April 2024.

History

• 13 April 2024, D85/86 commences operation, depart every Monday, Friday and weekends.
• 13 April 2025, termini extended to Puer.
• 18 July 2025, termini extended to Kunming and Vientiane, renumbered as D86/83 and D84/85

Rolling stock and service

The through train rolling stock is operated by CR200J EMU, which there are two liveries (one green and one "LCR Lancang") are operated. The EMU is attached with a canteen coach which provides diversified of cuisines on board, and announcements are in Chinese, English and Laotian. ^[1]

Operation mode

The train coaches are divided into Chinese and Laotian section coaches, which groups passengers who will pass through the immigration. Passengers who travel between two countries must purchase the ticket with their passport, ^[a] tickets can be purchsed from CR 12306, LCR web and designated stations' ticket counters. Online tickets must be printed at the station. ^{[3] [4]}

All passengers must alight at the border stations to clear immigration inspection, the duration will be last for an hour. ^{[5] [6]}

Schedule

Current schedule

• Information until 13 April 2025 (China is 1 hour faster than Laos)：

D85			Stop	D86
Distance	Arrival	Departure		Departure	Arrival	Distance
0	—	07:22	Puer	20:13	—	410
94	08:03	08:10	Xishuangbanna	19:27	19:33	316
206	08:58	09:02	Mengla	18:34	18:38	204
231	09:19	10:19	Mohan	17:20	18:20	179
↑   China (CST UTC+08:00)↑
↓   Laos (LST UTC+07:00) ↓
243	09:31	10:31	Boten	15:21	16:08	167
255	10:40	10:43	Nateuy	↑	↑	—
310	11:18	11:24	Muang Xay	14:46	14:50	100
410	12:20	—	Luang Prabang	—	13:35	0

See also

• Kunming-Vientiane through train
• Luang Prabang-Vientiane intercity train

Notes

1. Since Mainland China doesn't reconise ROC Passports, all Taiwan residents can buy the ticket by the Taiwan Compatriot Permit, while Hong Kong and Macau residents can buy with their local passports. ^[2]

References

1. "这趟出国的D887次列车，有什么不一样？". 中国铁路微信公众号. 新华报业网. 2023-04-04. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
2. "购买中老铁路跨境车票，可以使用哪些证件？". 中国铁路上海局集团. 2024-03-11. Archived from the original on 2024-03-11. Retrieved 2024-03-11– via “上海铁路12306”微信公众号.
3. "中老铁路开行国际旅客列车 昆明至万象间当日通达". 新华社. 2023-04-10. Archived from the original on 2023-04-11. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
4. "坐着火车去老挝！中老铁路国际旅客列车开行". 经济参考报. 2023-04-14. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
5. "坐火车去老挝，如何通关？40秒读懂"两地两检"模式". 南方都市报. 2023-04-13. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
6. 夏方海 (2023-04-10). "中老铁路国际旅客列车"两地两检"通关 一次出、入境通关时间1.5小时左右". 云南网. Archived from the original on 2023-04-17. Retrieved 2023-04-16.