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

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Kham to Luang Prabang by car, ferry, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

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    1. Drive from Chiang Kham to Huay Xaicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    10h 24m
    $29–53

  2. Drive, Minivan

    1. Drive from Chiang Kham to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    12h 38m
    $55–83

  3. Drive, Local Speedboat

    1. Drive from Chiang Kham to Pakbengcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    6h 22m
    $38–51

  4. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Chiang Kham to Phayaotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    7h 16m
    $186–286

  5. Drive 369.1 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Kham to Luang Prabangcar car 369.1 km
    6h 21m
    $67–96

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 Kham to Luang Prabang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 408 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Chiang Kham to Luang Prabang. However, you can drive to Huay Xai then take the ferry to Luang Prabang. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chiang Kham to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 38m.

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