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

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Wat Rong Khun by plane, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane LPQ - CEI
    4h 24m
    ฿5,853–11,428

  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
    ฿795–915

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transferbus bus Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer - Chiang Rai Town Transfer
    17h 42m
    ฿2,765–2,815

  4. Drive  435.3 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Wat Rong Khuncar car 435.3 km
    7h 12m
    ฿2,634–3,804

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to White Templebus bus
    5h 19m
    ฿5,078–8,493

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Luang Prabang Hotel Transfer to Chiang Rai Town Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,575 and the journey takes 17h 30m.

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