There are 9 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane LPQ - BKK
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminalbus
5h 29m฿4,928–9,976Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath station to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain 134
- Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain 139
18h 53m฿1,035–3,090Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Ban Phaitrain
- Take the bus from Ban Phai Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus
11h 42m฿1,103–3,299Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei Bus Terminal to Pak Chongbus
- Take the train from Pak Chong to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain 139
21h 10m฿1,951–2,822Drive 691.8 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasimacar 691.8 km
9h 54m฿4,035–5,828Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasimatrain
6h 45m฿3,462–8,497Fly to Buri Ram, train
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane LPQ - BFV
- Take the train from Buri Ram to Thanon Chira Junctiontrain
9h 52m฿6,517–20,477Bus, Local Bus via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2bus
21h 41m฿1,717–1,817Bus, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasimabus
22h 3m฿1,901–2,001
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima is to train which costs ฿1000 - ฿3100 and takes 18h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima is to fly and bus which takes 5h 29m and costs ฿4900 - ฿10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 via Loei, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1 and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Nakhon Ratchasima. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Nakhon Ratchasima via Khamsavath station and Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 53m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Nakhon Ratchasima is 995 km. The road distance is 691.8 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 42m and costs ฿1100 - ฿3300.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima is to train which takes 18h 53m and costs ฿1000 - ฿3100. Alternatively, you can bus and Local Bus via Khon Kaen, which costs ฿1700 - ฿1900 and takes 21h 41m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Luang Prabang Transfer to Nakhon Ratchasima via Luang Prabang station, Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Khamsavath station, and Kaeng Khoi Junction in around 18h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 via Loei, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 1, and Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 in around 21h 41m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–4,900
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Buri Ram via Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿6,000–19,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–9,500
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–8,500
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550–1,000
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿550–590
- First Class
- ฿900–1,000
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550–1,000
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿550–590
- First Class
- ฿900–1,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Ban Phai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿70–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿330–360
Train from Pak Chong to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿29–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿29–40
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–300
Train from Don Muang to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿80–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿340–370
Train from Buri Ram to Thanon Chira Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Khamsavath station to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿170–220
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿460–510
Train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿45–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿45–60
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 02 941 8833
- Website
- Rung Prasert Tour
Bus from Ban Phai Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿185–200
- Schedules at
- Rung Prasert Tour
- Phone
- +66 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Ban Phai Bus Stop to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–250
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿266
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,310
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,310
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,310
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 2 340 1140
- [email protected]
- Website
- Air Muang Loei
Bus from Loei Bus Terminal to Pak Chong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿613
- Website
- Air Muang Loei
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Loei to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–250
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿150–180
Bus from Loei to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–250
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿150–180
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
- Phone
- +66 2 303 1103
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3 to Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿158
- Book at
- Nmakkn Group
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Khon Kaen to Nakhon Ratchasima
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿362
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.
Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima is 692 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Luang Prabang to Nakhon Ratchasima.
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