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How to get fromSan Francisco to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from San Francisco to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SFO - LPQ
    25h 22m
    $462–1,515

  2. Fly to Xieng Khouang Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)plane plane SFO - XKH
    2. Take the taxi from Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) to Luang Prabangtaxi taxi
    27h 58m
    $422–1,415

  3. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane SFO - VTE
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane Northern Bus Station to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    27h 43m
    $459–1,166

  4. Fly to Jinghong, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane SFO - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    26h 53m
    $433–1,155

  5. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SFO - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    41h 6m
    $524–1,243

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration25h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$458Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,129.9 km
  • Duration: 25h 22m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Luang Prabang, Laos?

EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines, and six other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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