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How to get fromNepal to Luang Prabangby plane, car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane KTM - LPQ
    12h 55m
    $308–746

  2. Fly from Janakpur Airport

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    1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane JKR - LPQ
    17h 5m
    $205–485

  3. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar car
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lhasa to Chongqing Westtrain train
    4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    3d
    $222–453

  4. Fly from Bharatpur Airport

    1. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BHR - LPQ
    19h 20m
    $231–546

  5. Fly from Pokhara Airport

    1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PKR - LPQ
    15h 59m
    $328–810

  6. Fly from Simara Airport

    1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SIF - LPQ
    16h 54m
    $439–1,023

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration14h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$306Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,925.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Nepal and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and Lao Airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a day.

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