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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Vat Phouby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Vat Phou by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ)plane plane LPQ - PKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    2h 38m
    $157–734

  2. Train, bus, taxi via Vientiane

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Paksebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    15h 2m
    $74–125

  3. Drive 919 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Vat Phoucar car 919 km
    14h 1m
    $165–238

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vang Vieng Bus Terminal to Paksebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vat Phoutaxi taxi
    16h 50m
    $85–122

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Pakse International Airport (PKZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 706.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Vat Phou, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Luang Prabang to Vat Phou. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Pakse International Airport (PKZ), then take the taxi to Vat Phou. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang station, take the train to Vientiane station, take the taxi to Southern Bus Station Vientiane, take the bus to Pakse, then take the taxi to Vat Phou.

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