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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Pu'erby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Pu'er by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Xishuangbanna Station to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    ¥456–629

  2. Drive 569.3 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Pu'ercar car 569.3 km
    7h 2m
    ¥688–994

  3. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane LPQ - JHG
    2. Take the taxi from Jinghong (JHG) to Pu'ertaxi taxi
    6h
    ¥866–3,679

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Pu'er, China?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Pu'er. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Xishuangbanna Station, then take the taxi to Pu'er. Alternatively, you can drive from Luang Prabang to Pu'er in around 7h 2m.

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