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

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There are 6 ways to get from Vietnam to Luang Prabang by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane DAD - LPQ
    3h 29m
    $152–293

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus bus
    25h 57m
    $26–50

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus bus
    2. Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Naluang Terminaltrain train
    25h 5m
    $44–82

  4. Drive 686.5 km

    1. Drive from Hanoi to Luang Prabangcar car 686.5 km
    11h 1m
    $123–178

  5. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport

    1. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HAN - LPQ
    3h 30m
    $112–253

  6. Bus via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    26h 20m
    $40–65

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 776.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Vietnam Airlines, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, Viet Lao Bus operates a bus from Hanoi to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang once daily. Tickets cost $26–50 and the journey takes 25h 57m.

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