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How to get fromPhonsavan to Luang Prabangby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Minibus, train

    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 Naluang Terminaltrain train
    10h 5m
    $20–29

  2. Taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Luang Prabangtaxi taxi 260.6 km
    3h 46m
    $2–3

  3. Drive  260.6 km

    1. Drive from Phonsavan to Luang Prabangcar car 260.6 km
    3h 46m
    $46–66

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Phonsavan to Vang Viengtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    4h 25m
    $136–167

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  • Distance: 343.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the bus to VangVieng North Bus Station, walk to Vang Vieng, then take the train to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal. Alternatively, you can drive from Phonsavan to Luang Prabang in around 3h 46m.

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