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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Nam Kanby train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Nam Kan by train, car, bus, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Nam Kancar car
    14h 26m
    $79–196

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Pho Lutrain train
    34h 26m
    $35–71

  3. Drive 644.1 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Nam Kancar car 644.1 km
    11h 12m
    $116–167

  4. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Pho Lutrain train
    10h 20m
    $122–279

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Lao Cai to Nam Kantaxi taxi
    34h 58m
    $66–110

  6. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sapa SSB to Bac Ha SSBshuttle bus
    37h 52m
    $69–95

  7. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane LPQ - DIN
    2. Take the taxi from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Nam Kantaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $173–504

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,152.1 km
  • Duration: 14h 26m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Nam Kan, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Nam Kan. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Honghe, take the taxi to Mengzi, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Nam Kan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Nam Kan via Hanoi, Ha Noi, and Pho Lu in around 34h 26m.

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