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

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There are 8 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Ban Phai

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain train 25
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    10h 50m
    $42–78

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    12h 21m
    $41–95

  3. Drive  690.8 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabangcar car 690.8 km
    9h 53m
    $120–174

  4. Bus, bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Future Rangsit to Don Muang District Officebus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    6h 43m
    $106–254

  5. Bus, train #2

    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 Transfer to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transferbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    13h 25m
    $45–54

  6. Train to Buri Ram, fly

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Buri Ramtrain train
    2. Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BFV - LPQ
    11h 28m
    $215–644

  7. 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
    7h 37m
    $141–293

  8. Bus, train to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Ban Phai Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ban Phai to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    8h 56m
    $104–351

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Nakhon Ratchasima to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the bus to Ban Phai Bus Stop, walk to Ban Phai, take the train to Nong Khai, drive to Vientiane Transfer, take the bus to Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, walk to Vang Vieng, then take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, Lao Plaza Hotel, Vientiane Transfer, Amari Van Vieng Hotel Transfer, and Vang Vieng in around 12h 21m.

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