There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna by train, car, or plane
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Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥300 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥170 - ¥300.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Xishuangbanna is 334 km. The road distance is 469 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥170 - ¥300.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥170 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥550 - ¥3500 and takes 5h 4m.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 3:55 AM in Luang Prabang and 4:55 AM in Xishuangbanna.
Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Xishuangbanna, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥145–250 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Qingdao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG) twice daily.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Jinghong via Chiang Mai, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Jinghong via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,400
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥145–250
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥145–155
- First Class
- ¥230–250
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Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is 469 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna.
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