There are 6 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani 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 Ubon Ratchathani Airport
best- Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane UBP - LPQ
5h 11m$154–476Bus, Local Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus 874
- Take the bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thanibus
- Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
18h 6m$34–88Bus, train via Khon Kaen
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaenbus 874
- 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
14h 22m$36–56Drive 758.7 km
- Drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabangcar 758.7 km
11h 15m$136–197Bus to Pakse International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
- Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane PKZ - LPQ
5h 48m$137–736Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Paksebus
- Take the bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
20h 5m$60–112
Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang by bus, foot, taxi, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang is to bus and Local Bus and train which costs $30 - $90 and takes 18h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $480.
The distance between Ubon Ratchathani and Luang Prabang is 599 km. The road distance is 758.7 km.
The best way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus and train via Khon Kaen which takes 14h 22m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang is 759 km. It takes approximately 11h 15m to drive from Ubon Ratchathani to Luang Prabang.
There are 358+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a day.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ubon Ratchathani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–470
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–420
Flights from Pakse International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–420
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Ubon Ratchathani Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $310–700
- Phone
- 856071212979
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $8–10
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Khon Kaen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- $8–10
- Phone
- +856 21 215 587
- [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
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laos
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–45
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Khon Kaen to Udon Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Phone
- +856 31 214 842
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Pakse to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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