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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha

Composite routes from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha

Cheapest
22 h 59 min
Car
1558 km.
from $85
Other
36 h 2 min
Bus, Taxi
1108 km.
from $90.09
31 h 35 min
Bus, Train
1107 km.
from $98.07
34 h 27 min
Bus, Train
1107 km.
from $83.32
10 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $151.74
10 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $179.84
20 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $155.60
21 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $155.60
11 h
Bus, Plane
1107 km.
from $167.28

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.00–$622.48
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$457.33

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$203.26

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.04–$279.48
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$279.48

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$495.44
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$381.11
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$495.44

Cambodia Angkor Air

Website:
cambodiaangkorair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.00–$622.48
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$457.33

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$635.18

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Louang
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$635.18
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Oudomsay
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$431.92
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Phongsaly
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$444.63

Bus operators

Virak Buntham

Phone:
081 911 911
Email:
Website:
vireakbuntham.com/
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$41.92
Bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$41.92

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
21h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$44.46

SRL Transport

Bus from Phnom Penh to SRL
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.06

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Email:
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Pakse to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$49.54

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.97

Huay Xai Transport

Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.24

Chit Prasong

Phone:
‎(+84) 931 45 40 25
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/chit-prasong?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjR8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgyOTUtNjllMC03M2EyLTkwYjYtMTgxMWM4MWU3NjQ5LA
Bus from Vientiane North Bus Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.23

Phnom Penh Sorya

Phone:
+855 16 908 045
Email:
Website:
easybook.com/bus/operator/phnom-penh-sorya-transport?source=rome2rio
Bus from Phnom Penh Sorya Bus to Ban
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.72

Bangkok Busline

Phone:
+66 2 030 4933
Website:
bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
12h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.31–$41.92

Vang Vieng Transport

Bus from Ban Nakasang to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.72

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.35–$50.81

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Boten
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$139.74
Train from Luang Prabang station to Boten
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha?

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha is to bus and taxi which costs $46.74 - $86.96 and takes 36h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha?

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $141.30 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Luang Namtha is 1124 km. The road distance is 1568.6 km.

How do I travel from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha without a car?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha without a car is to bus and train via Bangkok which takes 31h 35m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha, including transfers.

Can I drive from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha?

Yes, the driving distance between Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha is 1569 km. It takes approximately 23h 39m to drive from Phnom Penh to Luang Namtha.

Where can I stay near Luang Namtha?

There are five+ hotels available in Luang Namtha. Prices start at $0.00 per night.
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