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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Ban Sop Ruakby ferry, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ban Sop Ruak by ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Ferry, drive

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    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Drive from Huay Xai to Ban Sop Ruakcar car
    10h 9m
    ฿798–1,507

  2. Minivan, drive

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Ban Sop Ruakcar car
    12h 23m
    ฿1,680–2,420

  3. Drive 476.8 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Ban Sop Ruakcar car 476.8 km
    8h 8m
    ฿2,787–4,026

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  • Distance: 382.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ban Sop Ruak, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Ban Sop Ruak. However, you can take the ferry to Huay Xai then drive to Ban Sop Ruak. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ban Sop Ruak via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 23m.

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