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How to get fromLuang Prabang to George Townby plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Luang Prabang to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LPQ - PEN
    9h 46m
    RMĀ 712ā€“1,916

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    42h 25m
    RMĀ 198ā€“605

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    40h 23m
    RMĀ 384ā€“1,336

  4. Drive 1,988.5 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to George Towncar car 1,988.5 km
    28h 4m
    RMĀ 1,456ā€“2,102

  5. Ferry, Local Bus, bus, Minivan, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    5. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    43h 47m
    RMĀ 371ā€“586

  6. Train, drive, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train
    4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar car
    5. Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus bus
    6. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    44h 10m
    RMĀ 208ā€“475

  7. Minivan, Local Bus, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    45h 20m
    RMĀ 522ā€“730

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,663.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 46m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and George Town, Malaysia?

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and Lao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Prangin Mall via Loei, Mochit, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 40h 23m.

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