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How to get fromGeorge Town to Luang Prabangby plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Luang Prabang by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PEN - LPQ
    7h 2m
    $163–394

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    5. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    37h 7m
    $46–128

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2d
    $96–228

  4. Drive 1,989.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Luang Prabangcar car 1,989.6 km
    28h 2m
    $357–515

  5. Bus, drive, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus bus
    2. Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    6. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    45h 21m
    $63–135

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2d 10h
    $136–310

George Town to Luang Prabang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,667.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, Phitsanulok, and Chiang Mai in around 2d.

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