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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Kathmanduby plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane LPQ - KTM
    8h 7m
    $262–653

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 23h
    $218–454

  3. Train, taxi, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Xiangyuntrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Xiangyun to Dali North Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Dali North Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    7. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    8. Drive from Zhangmu to Kathmanducar car
    2d 20h
    $257–430

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$261Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,928.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Kathmandu, Nepal?

Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 4 times a day.

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