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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Baganby plane, taxi, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Bagan by plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL)plane plane LPQ - MDL
    2. Take the taxi from Mandalay International Airport (MDL) to Bagantaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $432–903

  2. Drive 1,287.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Bagancar car 1,287.5 km
    22h 8m
    $231–334

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$312Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Bagan. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Mandalay International Airport (MDL), then take the taxi to Bagan. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Prabang to Bagan in around 22h 8m.

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