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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SGN - LPQ
    4h 20m
    $160–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2d 15h
    $69–105

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    43h 28m
    $83–128

  4. Train, bus via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    2d 12h
    $96–177

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    2d 13h
    $79–142

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pasteur to Luang Prabang Southern Station via Bến xe Miền Đông and Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station in around 2d 15h.

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