What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 33h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to bus and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $120 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang via Hanoi Old Quarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Sapa and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct train from Sapa to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Hekou North and arriving at Luang Prabang station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.

How far is it from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Sapa and Luang Prabang is 703 km. The road distance is 570.2 km.

How do I travel from Sapa to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus which takes 33h 37m and costs $35 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Luang Prabang bus from?

Sapa to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Luang Prabang train from?

Sapa to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Hekou North station.

Train or bus from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 15h 49m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 33h 37m.

Where does the Sapa to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Sapa to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.

Where does the Sapa to Luang Prabang train arrive?

Sapa to Luang Prabang train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Luang Prabang is 570 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Sapa to Luang Prabang.

How do I get a bus ticket from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

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Sapa to Luang Prabang - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane HAN - LPQ
9h 3m
$125–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
33h 37m
$40–68
Train
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
15h 49m
$67–176
Drive 570.2 km
1. Drive from Sapa to Luang Prabangcar 570.2 km
9h 39m
$103–148
Drive to Sam Neua, fly
1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car
2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane NEU - LPQ
12h 37m
$376–795
Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
34h 54m
$58–92

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

$106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 702.7 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Luang Prabang, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Luang Prabang via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 15h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang via Hanoi Hoan Kiem and Hanoi Old Quarter in around 33h 37m.

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