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How to get fromXi'an to Luang Prabangby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane XIY - LPQ
    9h 48m
    $115–560

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Xi'an North Station to Qujing North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Qujing North to Kunming Southtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    21h 11m
    $170–279

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kunming South to Mohanbus bus
    4. Take the train from Boten station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    31h 36m
    $115–167

  4. Drive 2,303.6 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Luang Prabangcar car 2,303.6 km
    27h 11m
    $413–596

  5. Fly to Jinghong, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinghong (JHG)plane plane XIY - JHG
    2. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain train
    10h 29m
    $121–500

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,780 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Luang Prabang, Laos?

China Eastern Airlines and Chang An Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Luang Prabang via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North Station, Qujing North Station, Qujing North, Kunming South, and Luang Prabang station in around 21h 11m.

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