There are 4 ways to get from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane NEU - LPQ
7h 5m$312–703Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabangtaxi 413.2 km
7h 22m$2–3Minivan, Minibus, train
- Take the bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavanbus
- Take the bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain
19h 35m$25–35Drive 413.2 km
- Drive from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabangcar 413.2 km
7h 22m$74–107
Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 7h 5m and costs $310 - $750.
The distance between Vieng Xai and Luang Prabang is 237 km. The road distance is 413.2 km.
The best way to get from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang without a car is to Minivan and Minibus and train which takes 19h 35m and costs $25 - $35.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang is 413 km. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Vieng Xai to Luang Prabang.
There are 360+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Vieng Xai, Laos and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Sam Neua to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane, Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $360–800
Flights from Sam Neua to Luang Prabang International Airport via Vientiane, Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- 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
- $15–25
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
Bus from Xam Nua to Phonsavan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4
Bus from Phoukham Bus Station to VangVieng North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5
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