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How to get fromPhrae to Luang Prabangby bus, plane, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phrae to Luang Prabang by bus, plane, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    6h 48m
    $162–257

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    22h 33m
    $21–132

  3. Bus, Local Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    16h 14m
    $30–50

  4. Bus, Local Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    18h 27m
    $55–81

  5. Drive 479.7 km

    1. Drive from Phrae to Luang Prabangcar car 479.7 km
    7h 2m
    $86–125

  6. Bus to Nan, fly

    1. Take the bus from Den Chai to Nanbus bus
    2. Fly from Nan (NNT) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane NNT - LPQ
    10h 8m
    $279–775

Phrae to Luang Prabang by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration22h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 585 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Phrae Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station via Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 18h 27m.

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