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

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There are 9 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, Minivan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Ban Phaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    12h 18m
    $40–116

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Kaeng Khoi Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from Kaeng Khoi Junction to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    15h 14m
    $31–133

  3. Drive 690.7 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabangcar car 690.7 km
    9h 54m
    $124–179

  4. Taxi to Buri Ram, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BFV - LPQ
    8h 35m
    $286–767

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus 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 51m
    $36–54

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    16h 23m
    $34–46

  7. Bus, Local Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    16h 35m
    $33–86

  8. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    7h 30m
    $94–179

  9. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BKK - LPQ
    8h 7m
    $131–253

Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabang by bus, foot, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration16h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 615.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 18m

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

You can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Luang Prabang via Kaeng Khoi Junction, Nong Khai, Thanaleng Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 15h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 16h 23m.

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