There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
59 min$76–339Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luangtaxi 311.3 km
4h 19m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
2h 22m$20–36Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
8h 11m$21–51Drive 311.3 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luangcar 311.3 km
4h 19m$56–81Train, Minivan
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
6h 1m$28–53
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang is to fly which takes 59 min and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Vientiane Northern Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Pha That Luang station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Vientiane station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Pha That Luang is 231 km. The road distance is 311.3 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang is to fly which takes 59 min and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $21 - $55 and takes 8h 11m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Pha That Luang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) once daily. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 1h 52m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang bus services, operated by Vieng Chaleune, arrive at Vientiane Northern Bus Station.
Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Luang Prabang to Pha That Luang.
There are 285+ hotels available in Pha That Luang.