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How to get fromPhetchabun to Luang Prabangby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Phetchabun to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phetchabun Bus Terminal to Lam Naraibus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Lam Narai to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    13h 45m
    $34–110

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Petchabun to Phu Rueabus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    17h 37m
    $32–90

  3. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Petchabuan to Lom Sakbus bus 138 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lom Sak to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    3. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    5. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    14h 42m
    $34–57

  4. Drive 506.7 km

    1. Drive from Phetchabun to Luang Prabangcar car 506.7 km
    7h 21m
    $91–132

  5. Bus, bus to Phitsanulok, fly

    1. Take the bus from Petchabuan to Lom Sakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lom Sak to Phitsanulokbus bus
    3. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PHS - LPQ
    11h 50m
    $189–568

  6. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Phetchabun Bus Terminal to Lam Naraibus bus 14
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Lam Narai to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    15h 14m
    $41–125

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Petchabun to Phu Rueabus bus 14
    2. Take the bus from Phu Ruea to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    19h 39m
    $35–67

  8. Bus, train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Phetchabun Bus Terminal to Lam Naraibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Lam Narai to Rangsittrain train
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    9h 42m
    $100–188

Phitsanulok (PHS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 883.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

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

You can take a bus from Petchabun to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Phu Ruea, Udon Thani, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 19h 39m.

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