There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong by ferry, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong is to ferry which costs ฿300 - ฿800 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong is to drive which takes 7h 43m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station station and arriving at Huay Xai - Bokeo Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Luang Prabang and arriving at Huay Xai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Khong is 297 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.
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The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 45m and costs ฿300 - ฿800.
The ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai takes 8h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Huay Xai - Bokeo Station.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Khong, Thailand?
Huay Xai Transport operates a ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai once daily. Tickets cost ฿300–800 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, Naluang operates a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 11h.
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong is 406 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Khong.
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