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How to get fromTachileik to Luang Prabangby car, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Tachileik to Luang Prabang by car, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Tachileik to Huay Xaicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    10h 38m
    $29–54

  2. Bus, Local Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabangferry ferry
    14h 7m
    $17–35

  3. Bus, Local Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang khongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang Prabang - Naluang Stationbus bus
    16h 20m
    $42–66

  4. Drive 490.5 km

    1. Drive from Tachileik to Luang Prabangcar car 490.5 km
    8h 16m
    $88–127

  5. Bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CEI - LPQ
    7h 56m
    $168–291

  6. Bus to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    8h 26m
    $169–266

Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tachileik to Luang Prabang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 411.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Tachileik, Myanmar and Luang Prabang, Laos?

You can take a bus from Mae Sai to Luang Prabang - Naluang Station via Chiang Rai, Chiang khong, and Huay Xai - Bokeo Station in around 16h 20m.

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