There are 6 ways to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane VTE - LPQ
1h$77–339Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabangtaxi 311.5 km
4h 19m$2–3Train
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
2h 22m$20–36Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
3h 46m$29–52Drive 311.5 km
- Drive from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabangcar 311.5 km
4h 19m$56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
7h 11m$24–33
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h and costs $75 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Pha That Luang 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 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Pha That Luang station to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Vientiane station and arriving at Luang Prabang station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Pha That Luang and Luang Prabang is 231 km. The road distance is 311.5 km.
The best way to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, depart from Vientiane North Bus Station.
Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Vientiane station.
The best way to get from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 1h and costs $75 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $40 and takes 2h 22m, you could also bus, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 7h 11m.
What companies run services between Pha That Luang, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, Laos - China Railway operates a train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station once daily. Tickets cost $16–30 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Estimated price
- $2–3
LOCA app
- Phone
- +856 2098111129
- Website
- loca.la
Taxi Vientiane Group
- Phone
- +856 214 54168
Xanh SM
- Phone
- +856 21988 888
- Website
- xanhsm.com
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More Questions & Answers
Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Chit Prasong, arrive at Luang Prabang Minibus Station.
Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Pha That Luang to Luang Prabang.
There are 358+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.