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How to get fromJohannesburg to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane JNB - LPQ
    17h 45m
    $412–1,138

  2. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, Local Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane JNB - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    29h 48m
    $339–873

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane JNB - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    22h 56m
    $419–1,089

  4. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane JNB - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabangtaxi taxi
    22h 56m
    $392–1,038

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane JNB - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    35h 43m
    $344–1,016

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration22h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,500.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Singapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily.

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