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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Udon Thaniby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Udon Thani by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Local Bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthanibus bus
    4h 44m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    11h 40m
    ฿724–1,679

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nong Khai to Udon Thanitrain train 26 Nong Khai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    5h 15m
    ฿798–3,135

  4. Drive 382.5 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Udon Thanicar car 382.5 km
    5h 28m
    ฿2,252–3,252

  5. Fly to Udon Thani International Airport

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane LPQ - UTH
    3h 55m
    ฿5,080–7,095

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Udon Thanibus bus
    11h 22m
    ฿756–2,411

  7. Fly to Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPQ - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station Vientiane to Udonthanibus bus
    5h 25m
    ฿2,472–11,187

Luang Prabang to Udon Thani by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿756Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Udon Thani via Luang Prabang station, Vientiane station, Thanaleng Station, and Nong Khai in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) 4 times a day.

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