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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
20 h 51 min
Car
1424 km.
from $78
Other
43 h 15 min
1041 km.
from $97.83
29 h 38 min
Bus, Train
1041 km.
from $85.30
34 h 46 min
Bus, Train
1041 km.
from $80.96

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Sihanoukville to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39

Cambodia Angkor Air

Website:
cambodiaangkorair.com/
Plane from Sihanoukville to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$467.39

Bus operators

Virak Buntham

Phone:
081 911 911
Email:
Website:
vireakbuntham.com/
Bus from Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$40.22

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$33.70

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$28.54

SRL Transport

Bus from Phnom Penh to SRL
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.09

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Email:
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Pakse to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$41.30

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:
$14.29

Bangkok Busline

Phone:
+66 2 030 4933
Website:
bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.70–$28.26

Larryta Express

Phone:
+855 16 20 20 20
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/larryta-express?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwOTMtMTdlZi03Nzg0LWJhMjQtNWE5MjUzOTM4OWJiLA
Bus from SIhanoukville Larryta Express to Phnom
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.29

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:
$5.22–$42.39

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$108.70

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang is to bus and train via Vientiane which costs $47.83 - $119.57 and takes 34h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $141.30 - $489.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Sihanoukville and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express and arriving at Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station via Ratchathewi District Office, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 15m.

How far is it from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Sihanoukville and Luang Prabang is 1073 km. The road distance is 1454.5 km.

How do I travel from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 38m and costs $48.91 - $217.39 .

How long does it take to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang bus from?

Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Sihanoukville Virak Buntham Express station.

Bus or fly from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $141.30 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $108.70 and takes 43h 15m.

Where does the Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.

Can I drive from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang is 1454 km. It takes approximately 21h 42m to drive from Sihanoukville to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 314+ hotels available in Luang Prabang. Prices start at $17.13 per night.
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