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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Ho Chi Minhby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane LPQ - SGN
    4h 15m
    $152–243

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    41h 22m
    $105–157

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    34h 40m
    $112–135

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,123.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Vientiane Northern Bus Station, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 41h 22m.

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