There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang by ferry, car, bus, plane, or taxi
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Ferry, drive
best- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
- Drive from Huay Xai to Ko Changcar
10h 32m฿909–1,661Minivan, drive
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Drive from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Ko Changcar
12h 46m฿1,793–2,574Drive 499 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Ko Changcar 499 km
8h 29m฿2,923–4,223Fly, taxi
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane LPQ - CEI
- Take the taxi from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Ko Changtaxi
6h 36m฿6,780–11,195
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang is to ferry and drive which costs ฿900 - ฿1700 and takes 10h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 36m and costs ฿6500 - ฿12000.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Ko Chang is 403 km. The road distance is 499 km.
It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Ko Chang is 499 km. It takes approximately 8h 29m to drive from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang.
There are 76+ hotels available in Ko Chang.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ko Chang, Chiang Rai, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Ko Chang. However, you can take the ferry to Huay Xai then drive to Ko Chang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ko Chang via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 12h 46m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿7,500–17,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–8,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿7,500–16,000
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–1,700
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–800
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,100
Chiang Rai One Plus Taxi
- Phone
- +66 93 381 3157
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 5375-0773
- Website
- taxichiangrai.com
Taxi Meter Chiang Rai
- Phone
- +66 88 801 8882
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