There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua by plane, bus, car, 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
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane LPQ - NEU
5h 4m$163–354Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Xam Nuataxi 386.7 km
6h 57m$2–3Minivan
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nuabus
16h 28m$29–45Drive 386.7 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Xam Nuacar 386.7 km
6h 57m$70–100
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $160 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Xam Nua via Phonsavan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Xam Nua is 215 km. The road distance is 386.7 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua without a car is to Minivan which takes 16h 28m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Xam Nua bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua is to fly which takes 5h 4m and costs $160 - $360. Alternatively, you can Minivan, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 16h 28m.
Luang Prabang to Xam Nua bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Phonsavan South Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Xam Nua is 387 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Luang Prabang to Xam Nua.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Xam Nua, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Sam Neua (NEU) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Xam Nua via Phonsavan South Bus Station and Phonsavan in around 16h 28m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sam Neua via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–350
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Sam Neua via Pakse, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $390–900
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Phonsavan to Xam Nua
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +856-71-212-487
- Website
- tourismluangprabang.org
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