There are 9 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo by plane, car, train, bus, 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 Nakhon Phanom, drive
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP)plane LPQ - KOP
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Tham Kong Locar
7h 37m$194–508Train, bus, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus 876
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Tham Kong Locar
14h$49–94Train, bus, drive via Nong Khai
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanombus 876
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Tham Kong Locar
12h 57m$55–139Drive 582.4 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Locar 582.4 km
8h 40m$105–151Fly to Sakon Nakhon Airport, drive
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO)plane LPQ - SNO
- Drive from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Tham Kong Locar
19h 21m$171–448Fly to Vinh Airport, drive
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Vinh Airport (VII)plane LPQ - VII
- Drive from Vinh Airport (VII) to Tham Kong Locar
6h 57m$188–523Bus, taxi via Vientiane
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhekbus
- Take the taxi from Thakhek to Tham Kong Lotaxi
20h 7m$134–202Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Nakhon Phanombus 876
- Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Tham Kong Locar
20h 51m$70–105Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Thakhekbus
- Take the taxi from Thakhek to Tham Kong Lotaxi
21h 3m$136–199
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Nakhon Phanom (KOP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo is to train and bus and drive which costs $45 - $95 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo is to fly and drive which takes 6h 57m and costs $180 - $550.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Tham Kong Lo is 586 km. The road distance is 582.4 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo without a car is to bus and taxi via Vientiane which takes 20h 7m and costs $130 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo is 582 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo.
There are 10+ hotels available in Tham Kong Lo.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Tham Kong Lo, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Nakhon Phanom (KOP), then drive to Tham Kong Lo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Tham Kong Lo via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Thanaleng Station, Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Udon Thani, and Nakhon Phanom in around 12h 57m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Nakhon Phanom via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–470
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–400
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Noi Bai International, Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sakon Nakhon Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–400
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Vinh Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–480
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–4
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $7–9
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Udon Thani to Nakhon Phanom
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Loei to Nakhon Phanom
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $12–15
- 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
- $2–17
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Thakhek
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Thakhek
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–29
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Nakhon Phanom Taxi Service
- Phone
- +66 83 125 1919
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Nakhon Phanom Taxi Service
- Phone
- +66 83 125 1919
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