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

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There are 2 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane SYD - LPQ
    26h 58m
    $425–669

  2. Fly to Wattay International Airport, Minivan, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane SYD - 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
    20h 29m
    $432–770

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration28h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$402Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,936.7 km
  • Duration: 26h 58m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and two other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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