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How to get fromUbon Ratchathani to Luang Prabangby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane UBP - LPQ
    5h 21m
    $164–456

  2. Bus, Local Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    18h 6m
    $33–88

  3. Bus, train via Khon Kaen

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus bus 874
    2. Take the bus from Khon Kaen Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    4. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    14h 22m
    $36–56

  4. Drive  758.6 km

    1. Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabangcar car 758.6 km
    11h 16m
    $136–197

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    20h 5m
    $59–112

Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang by bus, foot, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 598.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily.

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