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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LPQ - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h
    ฿6,025–9,715

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    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 Trangtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    34h 42m
    ฿1,450–3,320

  3. Train, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Train station to Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    26h 45m
    ฿3,220–4,855

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LPQ - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 55m
    ฿6,330–11,095

  5. Fly to Surat Thani, Bus, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane LPQ - URT
    2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    9h 34m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    38h 21m
    ฿3,601–5,824

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train
    4. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดตรัง;Trang Bus Terminal to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladanbus bus 757
    39h 22m
    ฿2,351–4,284

  8. Bus, Minivan, Longtail Boat, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Pier to Railay Eastferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2d 2h
    ฿4,754–12,864

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,966Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,501.3 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Koh Lanta. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket Rassada Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Koh Lanta via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani Train station in around 26h 45m.

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