There are 4 ways to get from Xam Nua 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
6h 45m$312–703Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Xam Nua to Luang Prabangtaxi 386.1 km
6h 58m$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 8m$25–35Drive 386.1 km
- Drive from Xam Nua to Luang Prabangcar 386.1 km
6h 58m$70–100
Sam Neua (NEU) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xam Nua to Luang Prabang is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Xam Nua to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $310 - $750.
The distance between Xam Nua and Luang Prabang is 214 km. The road distance is 386.1 km.
The best way to get from Xam Nua to Luang Prabang without a car is to Minivan and Minibus and train which takes 19h 8m and costs $24 - $35.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Xam Nua to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xam Nua to Luang Prabang is 386 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Xam Nua to Luang Prabang.
There are 357+ hotels available in Luang Prabang.
What companies run services between Xam Nua, 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
- 12 Go
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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