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How to get fromChiang Dao to Luang Prabangby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Dao to Luang Prabang by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Chiang-Mai-Airport-CNXtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2h 7m
    $179–275

  2. Taxi, Minibus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Dao to Praotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Prao to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    21h 41m
    $31–151

  3. Drive 595.3 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Dao to Luang Prabangcar car 595.3 km
    9h 59m
    $107–154

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Chiang Dao to Luang Prabang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 437.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Chiang Dao, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Dao to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the taxi to Chiang-Mai-Airport-CNX airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), then take the taxi to Luang Prabang. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Prao, take the bus to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Luang Prabang.

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