There are 5 ways to get from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang by car, train, bus, or plane
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Nong Khai to Vientiane stationcar
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 42m$23–40Drive, Minivan, train
- Drive from Nong Khai to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationcar
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
4h 13m$29–53Drive 331.5 km
- Drive from Nong Khai to Luang Prabangcar 331.5 km
4h 46m$60–86Fly
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
2h 6m$74–333Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 38m$24–34
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $70 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Nong Khai (State) station to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane North Bus Station and arriving at Luang Prabang Minibus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Nong Khai (State) and Luang Prabang is 280 km. The road distance is 331.5 km.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
The best way to get from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $70 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 38m.
Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Nong Khai (State) to Luang Prabang.
There are 357+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Nong Khai (State), Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, Chit Prasong operates a bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $20–29 and the journey takes 7h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–95
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
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