There are 5 ways to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
1h 28m$75–337Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane stationcar
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 43m$23–40Drive, Minivan, train
- Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationcar
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
4h 14m$28–53Drive 330.5 km
- Drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabangcar 330.5 km
4h 47m$60–86Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 39m$23–34
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge station to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane North Bus Station and arriving at Luang Prabang Minibus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge and Luang Prabang is 250 km. The road distance is 330.5 km.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
The best way to get from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.
First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge to Luang Prabang.
There are 358+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, Chit Prasong operates a bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- 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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