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How to get fromKhon Kaen to Luang Prabangby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    6h 47m
    $27–94

  2. Local Bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    12h 37m
    $24–80

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    8h 37m
    $27–44

  4. Drive 500.8 km

    1. Drive from Khon Kaen to Luang Prabangcar car 500.8 km
    7h 9m
    $90–130

  5. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport

    1. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KKC - LPQ
    6h 40m
    $153–444

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    12h 9m
    $25–35

  7. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    6h 50m
    $76–337

Khon Kaen to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Khon Kaen to Luang Prabang via Nong Khai, Thanaleng Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a day.

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