What is the cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang is to bus and train via Mohan which costs $60 - $110 and takes 20h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang is to fly and train which takes 8h 46m and costs $240 - $550.

Is there a direct train between Lijiang and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct train from Lijiang to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Lijiang and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.

How far is it from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Lijiang and Luang Prabang is 1244 km. The road distance is 1137 km.

How do I travel from Lijiang to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs $80 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 13h 57m to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lijiang to Luang Prabang train from?

Lijiang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Lijiang station.

Train or fly from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Lijiang to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 13h 57m and costs $80 - $190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $750 and takes 18h 55m.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang is 1h behind Lijiang. It is currently 4:40 PM in Lijiang and 3:40 PM in Luang Prabang.

Where does the Lijiang to Luang Prabang train arrive?

Lijiang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Lijiang to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lijiang to Luang Prabang is 1137 km. It takes approximately 13h 39m to drive from Lijiang to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 360+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.

Lijiang to Luang Prabang - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain Lijiang
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
13h 57m
$81–185
Bus, train via Mohan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus
3. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
20h 31m
$63–109
Drive 1,137 km
1. Drive from Lijiang to Luang Prabangcar 1,137 km
13h 39m
$204–295
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane LJG - LPQ
18h 55m
$215–706
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
17h 14m
$77–186
Train to Diqing Shangri-La Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
2. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane DIG - LPQ
8h 53m
$225–722
Fly Lijiang Sanyi Airport to Jinghong, train
1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LJG - JHG
2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
8h 46m
$246–516

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

6Weekly Planes

20h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,243.5 km
Duration: 13h 57m

What companies run services between Lijiang, China and Luang Prabang, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Lijiang to Luang Prabang via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 13h 57m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines flies from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 6 times a week.

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