There are 5 ways to get from China to Luang Prabang by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane SZX - LPQ
7h 45m$183–334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain Chengdu East / ...
- Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
14h 39m$104–220Drive 1,634.1 km
- Drive from Chongqing to Luang Prabangcar 1,634.1 km
20h 15m$293–423Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CAN - LPQ
8h 18m$203–296Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
- Fly from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane CKG - LPQ
8h 1m$193–414
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from China to Luang Prabang is to train which costs $100 - $220 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from China to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $340.
No, there is no direct train from China to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Qixinggang and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Shapingba, Chongqing West and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.
The distance between China and Luang Prabang is 1281 km. The road distance is 1634.1 km.
The best way to get from China to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs $100 - $220.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from China to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
China to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chongqing West station.
The best way to get from China to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 14h 39m.
China to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between China to Luang Prabang is 1634 km. It takes approximately 20h 15m to drive from China to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between China and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Qixinggang to Luang Prabang via Shapingba, Chongqing West, Chongqing West, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 14h 39m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–490
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–350
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–490
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $160–600
Flights from Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–490
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140–440
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $150–550
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–550
Train from Chongqing West to Kunming South
- 2nd Class Seat
- $53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- $85–95
- Business Class Seat
- $120–180
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $50–90
- First Class
- $65–140
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