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How to get fromShanghai to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SHA - LPQ
    8h 22m
    $213–374

  2. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jinghong, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane PVG - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    11h 34m
    $131–252

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Kunming Southtrain train Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    19h 56m
    $193–304

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao Station to Nanning Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    2d
    $187–244

  5. Drive 2,891.3 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Luang Prabangcar car 2,891.3 km
    34h 10m
    $518–748

  6. Train to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Hangzhou Easttrain train
    2. Fly from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HGH - LPQ
    10h 52m
    $214–625

  7. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane PVG - LPQ
    8h 54m
    $170–502

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,308.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Shaanxi Road to Luang Prabang via Shanghai Hongqiao Train Station, Shanghai Hongqiao, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 19h 56m.

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