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How to get fromKuching to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KCH - LPQ
    8h 43m
    $200–612

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KCH - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    18h 31m
    $147–457

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KCH - 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
    16h 4m
    $177–533

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration12h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,244.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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