There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
1h 46m฿3,080–4,895Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
16h 21m฿860–2,085Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
9h 46m฿1,400–2,355Drive 851.7 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Bangkokcar 851.7 km
12h 18m฿5,022–7,253Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane LPQ - BKK
2h 52m฿4,240–8,155Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
20h฿1,884–3,100
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok is to train which costs ฿850 - ฿2100 and takes 16h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs ฿3000 - ฿4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Loei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Khamsavath Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 21m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Bangkok is 705 km. The road distance is 851.7 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok without a car is to train which takes 16h 21m and costs ฿850 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Bangkok bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Bangkok train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Bangkok is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs ฿3000 - ฿4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿850 - ฿2100 and takes 16h 21m, you could also bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿3100 and takes 20h.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Bangkok, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, and Khamsavath Station in around 16h 21m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–4,700
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–8,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,400–6,500
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–960
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–570
- First Class
- ฿900–960
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–960
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–570
- First Class
- ฿900–960
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,900
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 081-8794949
- [email protected]
- Website
- sunbus.co.th
Bus from Loei to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,200
- Book at
- Omio
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Bangkok bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.
Luang Prabang to Bangkok train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Bangkok is 852 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Luang Prabang to Bangkok.
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