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How to get fromShangri-La to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shangri-La to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DIG - LPQ
    5h 13m
    $216–708

  2. Bus, train via Mohan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    25h 7m
    $74–134

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    16h 11m
    $84–191

  4. Drive 1,260 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Luang Prabangcar car 1,260 km
    15h 2m
    $226–326

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Dali Ancient Citybus bus
    3. Take the train from Dali to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    19h 21m
    $88–215

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 923.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Luang Prabang, Laos?

China Eastern Airlines and Lucky Air Co. Ltd. fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Luang Prabang via Lijiang, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 16h 11m.

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