There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxaybus
- Take the bus from Oudomxay to Phôngsalibus
16h$18–22Train, taxi
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Phôngsalitaxi
3h 43m$84–117Drive 419.7 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Phôngsalicar 419.7 km
6h 19m$76–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) is to bus which costs $18 - $22 and takes 16h.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) is to train and taxi which takes 3h 43m and costs $80 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State). However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Phôngsali via Oudomxay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Phôngsali (State) is 422 km. The road distance is 419.7 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) without a car is to bus which takes 16h and costs $18 - $22.
It takes approximately 16h to get from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State), including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State) is 420 km. It takes approximately 6h 19m to drive from Luang Prabang to Phôngsali (State).
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Phôngsali (State), Laos?
You can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Phôngsali via Oudomxay in around 16h.
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $12–13
- First Class
- $19–24
- Website
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxay
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Oudomxay to Phôngsali
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- wearelao.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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