There are 6 ways to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK)plane LPQ - ZVK
5h 28m$193–395Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaentrain
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus
12h 22m$34–107Train, Local Bus, Mini Bus, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthanibus
- Take the bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Kalasin to Mukdahanbus
11h 58mDrive 646.5 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to savannakhetcar 646.5 km
9h 48m$116–168Bus, Local Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Udon Thanibus 876
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahanbus
22h 45m$53–80Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus
23h 14m$44–87
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet is to train and bus which costs $30 - $110 and takes 12h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to savannakhet. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Mukdahan via Loei, Udon Thani and Khon Kaen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and savannakhet is 474 km. The road distance is 646.5 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 22m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to savannakhet bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to savannakhet is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs $190 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus and Local Bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 22h 45m.
Luang Prabang to savannakhet bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to savannakhet is 647 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Luang Prabang to savannakhet.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and savannakhet, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Mukdahan via Loei, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Khon Kaen in around 22h 45m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Savannakhet Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
Bus from Nong Khai Bus Station to Udonthani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
Bus from Udonthani Terminal to Kalasin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5
Bus from Udon Thani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Kalasin to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $5–6
Bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $7–9
Bus from Loei to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $4–6
Bus from Khon Kaen to Mukdahan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $7–9
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Savannakhet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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