There are 5 ways to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sukhothai Airport
best- Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane THS - LPQ
7h 52m$238–538Minivan, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
25h$25–139Bus, train
- Take the bus from Sukhothai to Khon Kaenbus
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus
- Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
16h 17m$39–59Drive 525.4 km
- Drive from Sukhothai to Luang Prabangcar 525.4 km
8h 21m$95–136Bus to Phitsanulok, fly
- Take the bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulokbus
- Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane PHS - LPQ
8h 45m$187–562
Sukhothai to Luang Prabang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang is to bus and train which costs $35 - $60 and takes 16h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $230 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Sukhothai Bus Terminal and arriving at Luang Prabang via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h.
The distance between Sukhothai and Luang Prabang is 421 km. The road distance is 525.4 km.
The best way to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 17m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Sukhothai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sukhothai Thani, depart from Sukhothai Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 7h 52m and costs $230 - $550. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs $24 - $140 and takes 25h.
Sukhothai to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sukhothai Thani, arrive at Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sukhothai to Luang Prabang is 525 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Sukhothai to Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Sukhothai, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Bangkok Airways, Lao Airlines, and Thai Airways International fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sukhothai Bus Terminal to Luang Prabang via Chiang Mai in around 25h.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phitsanulok to Luang Prabang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–550
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Sukhothai Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–480
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Sukhothai to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–15
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $11–14
Bus from Sukhothai to Phitsanulok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 13
- $1–3
- Phone
- +856 21 216 507
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- laos-guide-999.com
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- [email protected]
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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