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How to get fromUdon Thani to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Udon Thani to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane UTH - LPQ
    3h
    $165–215

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Vang Vieng Laosbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    9h 7m
    $23–73

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Udon Thani to Nong Khaitrain train 25 Hua Lamphong - Nong Khai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Vientiane station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $26–94

  4. Bus, train via Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station 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
    7h 7m
    $26–43

  5. Drive 381.3 km

    1. Drive from Udon Thani to Luang Prabangcar car 381.3 km
    5h 27m
    $69–99

  6. Bus to Wattay International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane VTE - LPQ
    5h 20m
    $75–336

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Udonthani to Central Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang Prabang Minibus Stationbus bus
    10h 39m
    $24–34

Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.9 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Udon Thani to Luang Prabang via Nong Khai, Thanaleng Station, Vientiane station, and Luang Prabang station in around 5h 21m.

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