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How to get fromNakhon Phanom to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Phanom to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KOP - LPQ
    5h 10m
    $199–562

  2. Bus, train via Vang Vieng #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    13h 52m
    $30–89

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    10h 11m
    $36–109

  4. Drive 602.2 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Phanom to Luang Prabangcar car 602.2 km
    8h 50m
    $108–156

  5. Bus, train via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    12h 22m
    $35–70

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Phanom to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    15h 54m
    $33–61

Nakhon Phanom to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Nakhon Phanom, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Nakhon Phanom (KOP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Phanom to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Udon Thani, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 15h 54m.

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