There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain Kunming South / ...
12h 46m¥566–1,519Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoibus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
39h 12m¥367–1,519Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus
37h 20m¥482–620Drive 1,056.2 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Nanningcar 1,056.2 km
15h 26m¥1,276–1,843Fly
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nanning (NNG)plane LPQ - NNG
10h 22m¥1,636–3,439
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nanning (NNG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning is to bus which costs ¥480 - ¥650 and takes 37h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning is to fly which takes 10h 22m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang station to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Station and arriving at Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hai Phong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Nanning. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Nanning via Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 46m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Nanning is 1478 km. The road distance is 1056.2 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning without a car is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ¥550 - ¥1600.
It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Nanning bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Station.
Luang Prabang to Nanning train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Nanning is to train which takes 12h 46m and costs ¥550 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥480 - ¥650 and takes 37h 20m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥3500 and takes 10h 22m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Nanning, China?
You can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Nanning via Luang Prabang station and Kunming South in around 12h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, and Hai Phong in around 37h 20m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,200
- Website
- gxairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nanning via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,800
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥460–950
Train from Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–550
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥220–310
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥360–550
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvvmzBhA2EiwAtHVrbyVCwiIJkYBSBEFUd1FJU61B0rS24DSIQh33R30_tD4ol7fHPWFbjxoCybMQAvD_BwE
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥34–37
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/hoang-long
Bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥158
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–310
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Nanning bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Nanning is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 7:26 AM in Luang Prabang and 8:26 AM in Nanning.
Luang Prabang to Nanning train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Nanning is 1056 km. It takes approximately 15h 26m to drive from Luang Prabang to Nanning.
There are 164+ hotels available in Nanning.










