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How to get fromKoh Rong Samloem to Luang Prabangby ferry, plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Koh Rong Samloem to Luang Prabang by ferry, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Rong Samloem to Speed Ferry Cambodia Sihanoukvilleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sihanoukville (KOS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KOS - LPQ
    8h 23m
    $498–1,049

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Koh Rong Samloem to Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    33h 47m
    $85–145

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Koh Rong Samloem to Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Pakse Southern Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    33h 53m
    $111–154

  4. Bus, train via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the bus from Koh Rong Samloem to Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Na Thatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    34h 51m
    $92–170

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Koh Rong Samloem to Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban Nakasangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ban Nakasang to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    41h 18m
    $96–124

Sihanoukville (KOS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$200Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,093.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Koh Rong Samloem, Cambodia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Koh Rong Samloem to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the ferry to Speed Ferry Cambodia Sihanoukville, take the taxi to Sihanoukville (KOS) airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ), then take the taxi to Luang Prabang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Koh Rong Samloem to Luang Prabang via Sovan Rithy Express Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Bangkok, BTS พญาไท;Bts Phaya Thai, BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, MRT สวนจตุจักร;Mrt Chatuchak Park, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 33h 47m.

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