There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Phonsavan South Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Phonsavan is 264 km. The road distance is 260.5 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan without a car is to Minivan which takes 7h 4m and costs $26.
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Phonsavan bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Phonsavan South Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Phonsavan is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan.
There are five+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Naluang operates a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $25 and the journey takes 7h.
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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