There are 5 ways to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane DMK - LPQ
1h 30m$96–149Train
cheapest- Take the train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
14h 49m$26–62Drive 830.1 km
- Drive from Don Mueang to Luang Prabangcar 830.1 km
11h 56m$149–215Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
16h 15m$36–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
19h 40m$31–61
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang is to train which costs $26 - $65 and takes 14h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Don Mueang and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Vientiane station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 49m.
The distance between Don Mueang and Luang Prabang is 690 km. The road distance is 830.1 km.
The best way to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 14h 49m and costs $26 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Don Mueang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Don Mueang station.
The best way to get from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $95 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $65 and takes 14h 49m.
Don Mueang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Don Mueang to Luang Prabang is 830 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Don Mueang, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Thai AirAsia flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Don Mueang to Luang Prabang via Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 14h 49m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
Train from Don Mueang to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $6–9
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $6–8
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $15–17
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
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