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How to get fromAngkor Wat to Luang Prabangby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Angkor Wat to Luang Prabang by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SAI - LPQ
    4h 31m
    $190–373

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    23h 25m
    $37–158

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    27h 18m
    $95–250

  4. Bus, Local Boat, train

    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to Don Det, Laosbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Don Det to Ban Nakasang Boat Pierferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    37h 6m
    $70–224

Siem Reap (SAI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$169Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Angkor Wat, Cambodia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Angkor Wat to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the taxi to Siem Reap Town, take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), then take the taxi to Luang Prabang. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Angkor Wat to Luang Prabang via Siem Reap, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต 2, ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 23h 25m.

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