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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Mai Châuby plane, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Mai Châu by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sam Neua, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane LPQ - NEU
    2. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Mai Châucar car
    7h 35m
    $201–408

  2. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Mai Chau Hoa Binhbus bus
    32h 8m
    $34–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Mai Chau Hoa Binhbus bus
    31h 3m
    $69–107

  4. Drive 551.7 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Mai Châucar car 551.7 km
    9h 32m
    $99–143

  5. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Mai Chau Hoa Binhbus bus
    6h 40m
    $119–264

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$174Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Luang Prabang to Mai Châu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 375.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Mai Châu, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Mai Chau Hoa Binh via Hanoi and My Dinh bus station in around 31h 3m.

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