There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, or car
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Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $13 - $130 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $150 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Luang Prabang. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang is 362 km. The road distance is 583.7 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $13 - $130.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 55 min and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $130 and takes 18h.
Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang is 584 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang once daily. Tickets cost $13–130 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–130
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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