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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Phraeby plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Phrae by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Nan, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nan (NNT)plane plane LPQ - NNT
    2. Take the taxi from Nan (NNT) to Phraetaxi taxi
    5h 58m
    ฿8,381–21,796

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 33m
    ฿699–4,344

  3. Ferry, Local Bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus
    16h 12m
    ฿997–1,673

  4. Bus via Loei

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Loei to Lampangbus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 33m
    ฿1,872–2,853

  5. Drive 478.6 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Phraecar car 478.6 km
    7h 3m
    ฿2,840–4,102

  6. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Phrae Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 42m
    ฿5,346–8,496

Luang Prabang to Phrae by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿699Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Phrae, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phrae Bus Terminal via Loei and Lampang in around 21h 33m.

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