There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi
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Fly to Wattay International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
1h 26m฿2,480–11,244Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
8h 40m฿697–1,676Train, drive
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Drive from Vientiane station to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar
2h 41m฿740–1,284Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar 331.1 km
4h 47m฿1,935–2,795Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane LPQ - UTH
- Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi
4h 50m฿5,580–7,744Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
6h 30m฿948–1,735
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to bus which costs ฿650 - ฿1700 and takes 8h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs ฿2400 - ฿12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Northern Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 251 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs ฿2400 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿650 - ฿1700 and takes 8h 40m.
Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Luang Prabang to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
There are 285+ hotels available in First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, Vieng Chaleune operates a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ฿588 and the journey takes 8h. Naluang also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–7,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–19,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–3,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Udon Thani International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿9,000–19,000
- 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
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿480–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,600
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿350–750
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- ฿500–650
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Thai Taxi Services
- Phone
- +66 98 6513465
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