There are 4 ways to get from Pakse to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane PKZ - LPQ
1h 49m$132–703Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Pakse to Luang Prabangtaxi 885.5 km
13h 16m$2–3Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
16h 5m$56–80Drive 885.5 km
- Drive from Pakse to Luang Prabangcar 885.5 km
13h 16m$159–230
Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Pakse to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Pakse to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h 49m and costs $130 - $750.
The distance between Pakse and Luang Prabang is 661 km. The road distance is 885.5 km.
The best way to get from Pakse to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 5m and costs $55 - $80.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Pakse to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pakse to Luang Prabang is 886 km. It takes approximately 13h 16m to drive from Pakse to Luang Prabang.
There are 362+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Pakse, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 6 times a week.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–470
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–470
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +856 31 214 842
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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