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How to get fromSakon Nakhon to Luang Prabangby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Prabang by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    8h 41m
    $33–106

  2. Bus, train via Vang Vieng #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    12h 22m
    $27–86

  3. Drive 528.6 km

    1. Drive from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Prabangcar car 528.6 km
    8h 4m
    $95–137

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SNO - LPQ
    5h 51m
    $167–459

  5. Bus, train via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    10h 52m
    $32–67

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sakon Nakhon to Udon Thanibus bus 876
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    14h 24m
    $30–58

Sakon Nakhon to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 501.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 41m

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

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and World Ticket fly from Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sakon Nakhon to Luang Prabang Minibus Station via Udon Thani, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, and Vientiane North Bus Station in around 14h 24m.

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