There are 8 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LPQ - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
7h 9mRM 812–1,680Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
39h 40mRM 158–445Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
33h 24mRM 225–489Minivan, Local Bus, bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2d 2hRM 540–808Drive 2,306.3 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpurcar 2,306.3 km
31h 27mRM 1,669–2,410Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LPQ - SZB
7h 29mRM 661–2,117Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
2d 1hRM 284–566Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2d 10hRM 398–1,723
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur is to train which costs RM 150 - RM 450 and takes 39h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur is to fly and train which takes 7h 9m and costs RM 800 - RM 1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang station to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Chiang khong, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai and Danok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Kuala Lumpur is 1969 km. The road distance is 2306.3 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train which takes 39h 40m and costs RM 150 - RM 450.
It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station.
Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur is to Minivan and Local Bus and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs RM 500 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 650 - RM 2200 and takes 7h 29m, you could also train, which costs RM 150 - RM 450 and takes 39h 40m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Chiang khong, Chiang Rai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, and Danok in around 2d 2h. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 4 times a week.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,900
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,900
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–1,600
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–1,600
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–2,100
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 67–70
- First Class
- RM 110–120
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 67–70
- First Class
- RM 110–120
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–35
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 64–70
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14–70
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 14–21
- Express
- RM 45–70
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–130
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 140–210
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 150–240
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 150–240
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 8
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
Bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–170
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
- Phone
- 081-8794949
- [email protected]
- Website
- sunbus.co.th
Bus from Loei to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 75–150
- Book at
- Omio
Bus from Loei to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 75–150
- Book at
- Omio
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–140
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Huay Xai - Bokeo Station.
Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 12:49 PM in Luang Prabang and 1:49 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur is 2306 km. It takes approximately 31h 27m to drive from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpur.
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