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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Luang Prabang by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KTM - LPQ
    12h 55m
    $308–746

  2. Drive, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Chongqing Westtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3d
    $222–453

  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SIF - LPQ
    18h 38m
    $507–1,104

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,925.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Lao Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a day.

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