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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Wat Rong Khunby plane, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Wat Rong Khun by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    5h 55m
    ฿5,851–9,425

  2. Ferry, Local Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    11h 33m
    ฿687–1,252

  3. Minivan, Local Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus bus
    13h 47m
    ฿1,573–2,180

  4. Drive 435.3 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Wat Rong Khuncar car 435.3 km
    7h 30m
    ฿2,582–3,730

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 265.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Wat Rong Khun, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Wat Rong Khun via Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, Chiang khong, and Chiang Rai in around 13h 47m.

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