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

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There are 4 ways to get from Houaphan to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane NEU - LPQ
    6h 45m
    $312–703

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Luang Prabangtaxi taxi 386.1 km
    6h 58m
    $2–3

  3. Minivan, Minibus, train

    1. Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    19h 8m
    $25–35

  4. Drive 386.1 km

    1. Drive from Xam Nua to Luang Prabangcar car 386.1 km
    6h 58m
    $70–100

Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houaphan to Luang Prabang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 214.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Houaphan, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily.

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