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How to get fromLoei to Luang Prabangby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $33–104

  2. Bus, train via Vang Vieng #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    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 22m
    $27–81

  3. Drive 386.6 km

    1. Drive from Loei to Luang Prabangcar car 386.6 km
    5h 42m
    $70–100

  4. Bus, bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    9h 5m
    $81–360

  5. Bus, train via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    10h 52m
    $32–66

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    14h 24m
    $30–58

  7. Fly from Loei

    1. Fly from Loei (LOE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane LOE - LPQ
    7h
    $346–958

Loei to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 492.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Loei to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Udon Thani, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 14h 24m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia and Vietnam Airlines fly from Loei (LOE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 5 times a week.

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