What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan is to taxi which costs $1 and takes 9h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan is to taxi and train which takes 6h 21m and costs $150 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Luang Namtha and Phonsavan?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan station. However, there are services departing from Luang Namtha and arriving at Phonsavan South Bus Station via Oudomxay and Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

How far is it from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

The distance between Luang Namtha and Phonsavan is 574 km. The road distance is 503.3 km.

How do I travel from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 17h 4m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

It takes approximately 17h 4m to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Namtha to Phonsavan bus from?

Luang Namtha to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, depart from Luang Namtha station.

Bus or fly from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan is to bus and Minivan which takes 17h 4m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $130 - $280 and takes 21h 8m.

Where does the Luang Namtha to Phonsavan bus arrive?

Luang Namtha to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Luang Namtha Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.

Can I drive from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Phonsavan is 503 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan.

Where can I stay near Phonsavan?

There are four+ hotels available in Phonsavan.

Luang Namtha to Phonsavan - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Minivan, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan by bus, taxi, train, plane, or car

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Bus, Minivan
best
1. Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Oudomxaybus
2. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
17h 4m
$44–66
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Phonsavantaxi 503.3 km
9h 1m
$1
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Boten stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi
6h 21m
$158–207
Fly
1. Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane LXG - XKH
21h 8m
$137–279
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Botenbus
2. Take the train from Boten station to Van Vieng stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Van Vieng station to Phonsavantaxi
7h 37m
$142–192
Drive 503.3 km
1. Drive from Luang Namtha to Phonsavancar 503.3 km
9h 1m
$91–131

Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights

18Weekly Planes

22h 31mAverage Duration

$136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 573.8 km
Duration: 17h 4m

What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?

You can take a bus from Luang Namtha to Phonsavan via Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal, and Phonsavan South Bus Station in around 17h 4m. Alternatively, Lao Airlines and Alpine Air fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 3 times a day.

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