There are 8 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane LPQ - DMK
1h 55m฿3,094–4,813Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
17h 9m฿890–2,079Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
10h 26m฿1,417–2,318Drive 851.7 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Bangkokcar 851.7 km
12h 18m฿4,978–7,190Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane LPQ - CNX
1h 34m฿5,100–8,114Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane LPQ - BKK
2h 52m฿4,140–8,154Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane LPQ - VTE
- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
5h 55m฿2,518–11,702Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
20h 40m฿1,890–3,208
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand is to train which costs ฿850 - ฿2100 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs ฿5000 - ฿8500.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Wat Ratchanatdaram via Loei and Mochit 2 Bus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Khamsavath Station and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Thailand is 712 km. The road distance is 851.7 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand without a car is to train which takes 17h 9m and costs ฿850 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Thailand bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Thailand train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Thailand is to fly which takes 1h 55m and costs ฿3000 - ฿4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿850 - ฿2100 and takes 17h 9m, you could also bus, which costs ฿1800 - ฿3300 and takes 20h 40m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Thailand?
Thai AirAsia flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 17h 9m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–6,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–6,500
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–3,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,800–6,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–8,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–4,600
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–570
- First Class
- ฿900–950
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿540–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- ฿540–570
- First Class
- ฿900–950
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿210–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿220–270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿210–270
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿520–570
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,000
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,900
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 081-8794949
- [email protected]
- Website
- sunbus.co.th
Bus from Loei to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–1,300
- Book at
- Omio
- Phone
- +66 2 269 6999
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Loei to Mochit
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More Questions & Answers
Luang Prabang to Thailand bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.
Luang Prabang to Thailand train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Thailand is 852 km. It takes approximately 12h 18m to drive from Luang Prabang to Thailand.
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