There are 4 ways to get from Pu'er to Luang Prabang by taxi, train, car, or plane
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
5h 53m$67–96Drive 566.6 km
- Drive from Pu'er to Luang Prabangcar 566.6 km
7h 5m$102–147Taxi to Jinghong, fly
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Jinghong (JHG)taxi
- Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane JHG - LPQ
6h 30m$257–756Taxi, train, taxi to Louang Namtha Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Pu'er to Xishuangbanna Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)taxi
- Fly from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane LXG - LPQ
27h 3m$234–441
Jinghong (JHG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pu'er to Luang Prabang is to taxi and train which costs $65 - $100 and takes 5h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Pu'er to Luang Prabang is to taxi and train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $100.
The distance between Pu'er and Luang Prabang is 460 km. The road distance is 566.6 km.
The best way to get from Pu'er to Luang Prabang without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 53m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Pu'er to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Pu'er to Luang Prabang is 567 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Pu'er to Luang Prabang.
There are 360+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Pu'er, China and Luang Prabang, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Pu'er to Luang Prabang. However, you can take the taxi to Xishuangbanna Station, take the train to Luang Prabang station, then take the taxi to Luang Prabang. Alternatively, you can drive from Pu'er to Luang Prabang in around 7h 5m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–340
Flights from Louang Namtha Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane, Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jinghong to Luang Prabang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $210–700
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21–37
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $21–23
- First Class
- $35–37
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–23
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $10–11
- First Class
- $17–23
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- $18–55
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