There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane LPQ - XIY
6h 39m¥1,234–3,741Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Chengdu Eastbus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain
25h 46m¥766–1,989Train
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain Kunming
20h 15m¥1,125–1,875Drive 2,299.1 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Xi'ancar 2,299.1 km
27h 12m¥2,777–4,011
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an is to train and bus which costs ¥750 - ¥2000 and takes 25h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Kunming South, Kunming and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Xi'an is 1783 km. The road distance is 2299.1 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 20h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1900.
It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Xi'an train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1100 - ¥1900 and takes 20h 15m.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 5:53 AM in Luang Prabang and 6:53 AM in Xi'an.
Luang Prabang to Xi'an train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Kunming South station.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Luang Prabang to Shi Tushuguan via Luang Prabang station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 20h 15m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥460–950
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥460–950
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–470
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
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Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Xi'an is 2299 km. It takes approximately 27h 12m to drive from Luang Prabang to Xi'an.
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