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

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There are 8 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Khon Kaen by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    6h 30m
    ฿836–3,084

  2. Train, bus, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus bus
    14h 20m
    ฿828–2,485

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    13h 9m
    ฿1,007–1,976

  4. Drive 500.7 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Khon Kaencar car 500.7 km
    7h 11m
    ฿2,927–4,227

  5. Fly to Khon Kaen Airport

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane LPQ - KKC
    5h 10m
    ฿3,980–12,094

  6. Bus, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus bus
    17h 12m
    ฿1,503–2,214

  7. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane LPQ - UTH
    2. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to Khon Kaentaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    ฿6,030–8,294

  8. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus bus
    6h 43m
    ฿2,755–11,499

Luang Prabang to Khon Kaen by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿828Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Khon Kaen, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Khon Kaen via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Thanaleng Station, and Nong Khai in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Khon Kaen via Vientiane Northern Bus Station and Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office in around 13h 9m.

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