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How to get fromPhonsavan to Luang Namthaby bus, train, taxi, plane, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phonsavan to Luang Namtha by bus, train, taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Minibus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Boten stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    14h 14m
    $38–70

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Luang Namthataxi taxi 503.3 km
    9h 2m
    $1

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Boten station to Luang Namthataxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $157–199

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane plane XKH - LXG
    22h 48m
    $160–340

  5. Minibus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang Namthabus bus
    19h 10m
    $49–80

  6. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Van Vieng stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Van Vieng station to Boten stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namthabus bus
    7h 39m
    $143–184

  7. Drive 503.3 km

    1. Drive from Phonsavan to Luang Namthacar car 503.3 km
    9h 2m
    $91–131

Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$163Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 567.8 km
  • Duration: 14h 14m

What companies run services between Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos and Luang Namtha, Laos?

Lao Airlines and Alpine Air fly from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) 3 times a day.

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