There are 3 ways to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang by ferry, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is to ferry which costs $9 - $24 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is to drive which takes 7h 42m and costs $70 - $110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station station and arriving at Luang Prabang - Naluang Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Huay Xai and arriving at Luang Prabang. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang is 297 km. The road distance is 403.1 km.
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The best way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs $9 - $24.
The ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang takes 8h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station.
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Luang Prabang - Naluang Station.
What companies run services between Huay Xai, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Huay Xai Transport operates a ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang once daily. Tickets cost $9–24 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, Naluang operates a bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 11h.
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–24
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is 403 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang.
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