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How to get fromSandakan to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Sandakan to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SDK - LPQ
    10h 24m
    $268–810

  2. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

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    1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane SDK - 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
    17h 55m
    $255–761

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration14h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,336 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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