There are 3 ways to get from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna by taxi, train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Luang Namtha to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
3h 46m¥219–327Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Luang Namtha to Botenbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
5h 1m¥117–219Drive 232.4 km
- Drive from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbannacar 232.4 km
2h 48m¥280–405
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna is to bus and train which costs ¥110 - ¥220 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥280 - ¥410.
The distance between Luang Namtha and Xishuangbanna is 207 km. The road distance is 232.4 km.
The best way to get from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥210 - ¥330.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Luang Namtha. It is currently 2:43 PM in Luang Namtha and 3:43 PM in Xishuangbanna.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna.
There are 52+ hotels available in Xishuangbanna.
What companies run services between Luang Namtha, Laos and Xishuangbanna, China?
There is no direct connection from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna. However, you can take the taxi to Boten station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Xishuangbanna. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Namtha to Xishuangbanna in around 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥72–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥72–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥72–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥72–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
Bus from Luang Namtha to Boten
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7–20
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
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