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How to get fromKanchanaburi to Luang Prabangby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kanchanaburi to Luang Prabang by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    6h 34m
    $94–180

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain 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
    18h 50m
    $28–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    29h 12m
    $70–151

  4. Drive 878.1 km

    1. Drive from Kanchanaburi to Luang Prabangcar car 878.1 km
    13h 17m
    $158–228

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BKK - LPQ
    7h 44m
    $130–252

  6. Train, Minivan

    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    20h 16m
    $37–108

  7. Bus via Chiang Mai

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Chiang Mai Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    31h
    $34–163

Kanchanaburi to Luang Prabang by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration31hAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 829.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

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

You can take a train from Kanchanaburi to Luang Prabang via Taling Chan, SRT ตลิ่งชัน [สายสีแดงอ่อน];Srt Taling Chan [Light Red Line], SRT สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์ [สายสีแดง];Srt Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station [Red Line], Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 18h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, ตรงข้ามสายใต้ใหม่ ตลิ่งชัน;Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan, บางลำพู;Bang Lamphu, Bangkok Tara Travel, Vientiane, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 29h 12m.

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