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How to get fromPai to Luang Prabangby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pai to Luang Prabang by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Mini Van, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    7h 4m
    $159–252

  2. Mini Van, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    22h 55m
    $19–128

  3. Drive 699.7 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Luang Prabangcar car 699.7 km
    11h 43m
    $126–181

Pai to Luang Prabang by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration22h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 500.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Pai to Luang Prabang via Chiang Mai in around 22h 55m.

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