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

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There are 5 ways to get from Angkor to Luang Prabang by bus, plane, or train

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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 36m
    $180–353

  2. Bus, train #2

    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 133
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    24h 37m
    $41–161

  3. Bus, train via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    23h 19m
    $51–182

  4. 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
    $91–250

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Giant Ibis to Bangkok Giant Ibisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    31h 46m
    $97–121

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Angkor 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 to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal via Siem Reap, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal, Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Nong Khai, Vientiane Transfer, Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, and Vang Vieng in around 23h 19m.

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