What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to train and bus which costs $35 - $80 and takes 34h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to bus and fly which takes 8h 34m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai (State) and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang via Hanoi Old Quarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Lào Cai (State) and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct train from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Hekou North and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 23m.

How far is it from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Lào Cai (State) and Luang Prabang is 674 km. The road distance is 600.1 km.

How do I travel from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus which takes 33h 8m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus from?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Lao Cai station.

Where do I catch the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang train from?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Hekou North station.

Train or bus from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 15h 23m and costs $60 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 33h 8m.

Where does the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.

Where does the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang train arrive?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is 600 km. It takes approximately 10h 10m to drive from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

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Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane HAN - LPQ
8h 34m
$124–271
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
34h 38m
$37–76
Train
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
15h 23m
$64–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
33h 8m
$39–68
Drive 600.1 km
1. Drive from Lào Cai to Luang Prabangcar 600.1 km
10h 10m
$108–156
Bus via Hanoi
1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
33h 39m
$54–84

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 673.7 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between Lào Cai (State), Vietnam and Luang Prabang, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 15h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lao Cai to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang via Hanoi Hoan Kiem and Hanoi Old Quarter in around 33h 8m.

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