There are 3 ways to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, or car
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Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $19 - $140 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $160 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Mae Jo and arriving at Luang Prabang via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
The distance between Northern Thailand and Luang Prabang is 395 km. The road distance is 596.2 km.
The best way to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus which takes 19h 40m and costs $19 - $140.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 35m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $140 and takes 19h 40m.
Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang is 596 km. It takes approximately 10h 4m to drive from Northern Thailand to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Northern Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang once daily. Tickets cost $13–130 and the journey takes 18h.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–130
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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