There are 7 ways to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
10h 7m$30–102Bus, Local Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
15h 11m$28–87Bus, train via Vang Vieng
- Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
11h 27m$31–51Drive 590.4 km
- Drive from Roi Et to Luang Prabangcar 590.4 km
8h 50m$106–153Fly from Roi Et Airport
- Fly from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane ROI - LPQ
6h 30m$189–512Bus
- Take the bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus
14h 59m$29–42Taxi to Buri Ram, fly
- Take the taxi from Roi Et to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi
- Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane BFV - LPQ
7h 58m$273–701
Roi Et to Luang Prabang by bus, foot, taxi, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 14h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Roi Et to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Roi Et and arriving at Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal and Vientiane North Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 59m.
The distance between Roi Et and Luang Prabang is 568 km. The road distance is 590.4 km.
The best way to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 7m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Roi Et to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, depart from Roi Et station.
The best way to get from Roi Et to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $180 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 14h 59m.
Roi Et to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Phetprasert Tour, arrive at Khon Kaen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roi Et to Luang Prabang is 590 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Roi Et to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Roi Et, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Thai AirAsia flies from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roi Et to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Khon Kaen Bus Terminal, Central Bus Station Vientiane, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 14h 59m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Roi Et Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–500
Flights from Buri Ram to Luang Prabang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–27
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $19–27
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- $1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- $9–11
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- $16–18
- First Class
- $27–30
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $3–4
Bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $3–4
Bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $3–4
Bus from Roi Et to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $3–4
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Station
Bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–50
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Roi Et Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +66 88 575 3309
Roi Et Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 790 9152
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