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

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There are 10 ways to get from Thailand to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    2h 3m
    $153–244

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    16h 52m
    $27–64

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    21h 37m
    $68–144

  4. Drive 853 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Luang Prabangcar car 853 km
    12h 14m
    $153–221

  5. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    5h 50m
    $76–351

  6. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DMK - LPQ
    3h 50m
    $93–154

  7. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane BKK - LPQ
    4h 56m
    $124–245

  8. Train, bus via Vang Vieng

    1. Take the train from Sathani Rotfai Don Mueang to Na Thatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    17h 9m
    $36–90

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    21h 53m
    $32–63

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    30h 28m
    $33–171

Thailand to Luang Prabang by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368 km
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?

Lao Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Luang Prabang via MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 16h 52m.

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