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

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Nam Ngum by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Vientiane station to Nam Ngumtaxi taxi
    3h 12m
    $32–51

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Nam Ngumtaxi taxi
    9h 21m
    $36–68

  3. Drive 345.6 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Nam Ngumcar car 345.6 km
    5h 12m
    $62–90

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Nam Ngumtaxi taxi 345.6 km
    5h 12m
    $75–95

  5. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    2. Take the taxi from Vientiane-Airport-VTE to Nam Ngumtaxi taxi
    2h 12m
    $92–358

  6. Train, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Nam Ngumtaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $43–70

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Nam Ngum, Bolikhamxai, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Nam Ngum. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vientiane station, then take the taxi to Nam Ngum. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Vientiane Northern Bus Station then take the taxi to Nam Ngum.

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