There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car
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Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai is to bus which costs ฿450 - ฿4000 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 55 min and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luang Prabang and arriving at Chiang Mai. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai is 363 km. The road distance is 583.5 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs ฿450 - ฿4000.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 55 min and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿450 - ฿4000 and takes 18h.
Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai is 583 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) 4 times a week. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai 4 times a week. Tickets cost ฿450–4,000 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–6,000
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ฿450–4,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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