There are 9 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Surin by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, train
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
- Take the train from Don Muang to Surintrain
10h฿3,311–5,896Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain
- Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Surintrain
18h 33m฿1,107–4,436Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothonbus 874
- Take the bus from Yasothon to Surinbus
21h 13m฿2,107–3,279Drive 726.6 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Surincar 726.6 km
11h 2m฿4,314–6,231Fly to Roi Et Airport, bus
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane LPQ - ROI
- Take the bus from Yasothon to Surinbus
10h 29m฿6,856–18,646Fly to Pakse International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane LPQ - PKZ
- Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
- Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Surintrain
10h 26m฿5,332–25,127Fly to Buri Ram, taxi
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Buri Ram (BFV)plane LPQ - BFV
- Take the taxi from Buri Ram (BFV) to Surintaxi
5h 24m฿11,831–25,046Train, bus, Local Bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain
- Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothonbus 874
- Take the bus from Yasothon to Surinbus
22h 37m฿1,921–3,778Bus via Chiang Mai
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Surinbus
32h 54m฿1,454–5,264
Luang Prabang to Surin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Surin is to train which costs ฿1100 - ฿4500 and takes 18h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Surin is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs ฿11000 - ฿25000.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Surin. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Surin via Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, Khon Kaen and Yasothon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Surin. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Surin via Thanaleng Station, Nong Khai and Kaeng Khoi Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Surin is 1085 km. The road distance is 726.6 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Surin without a car is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs ฿1100 - ฿4500.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Luang Prabang to Surin, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Surin bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Luang Prabang station.
Luang Prabang to Surin train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Surin is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs ฿1100 - ฿4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿2100 - ฿3300 and takes 21h 13m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Surin, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Surin via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Thanaleng Station, Nong Khai, and Kaeng Khoi Junction in around 18h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Surin via Vientiane Northern Bus Station, Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office, Khon Kaen, Yasothon, and Yasothon in around 21h 13m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–4,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Roi Et Airport via Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–17,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Buri Ram via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿11,000–25,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–19,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Pakse International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–19,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Don Muang to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿130–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿170–210
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿130–170
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿410–450
Train from Nong Khai to Kaeng Khoi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–250
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿180–240
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿480–530
- Second Class Sleeper
- ฿1,089–1,094
- Ordinary Train
- ฿250–1,300
Train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿95–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿95–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿360–400
Train from Ubon Ratchathani to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–970
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–580
- First Class
- ฿910–970
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Vieng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿490–850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿950–1,600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿330–350
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–280
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿180–210
Bus from Khon Kaen to Yasothon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–280
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿180–210
- Phone
- +66 33019033
- [email protected]
- Website
- iloveyellowbus.com
Bus from Yasothon to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,000
- Schedules at
- iloveyellowbus.com
Bus from Yasothon to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,000
- Schedules at
- iloveyellowbus.com
Bus from Yasothon to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,000
- Schedules at
- iloveyellowbus.com
- Phone
- +856 31 214 842
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–950
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿190–1,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ฿450–4,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- nakhonchaiair.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Surin
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Estimated price
- ฿750–950
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Surin bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Luang Prabang to Surin train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Surin is 727 km. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Luang Prabang to Surin.
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