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How to get fromHat Yai to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Hat Yai to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HDY - LPQ
    6h 22m
    $134–375

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    30h 31m
    $35–89

  3. Bus via Phitsanulok

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    43h 10m
    $73–214

  4. Drive 1,781.4 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Luang Prabangcar car 1,781.4 km
    25h 30m
    $320–461

  5. Taxi to Trang Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hat Yai to Trang-Airport-TSTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane TST - LPQ
    6h 45m
    $204–464

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    2d 4h
    $127–315

Hat Yai to Luang Prabang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration43h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,472.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hat Yai to Luang Prabang via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 30h 31m.

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