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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chengdu to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Chengdu to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
19 h 22 min
Car
1795 km.
from $98
Other
15 h 52 min
1214 km.
from $185.02
22 h 24 min
Bus, Train
1213 km.
from $129.46
8 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
1213 km.
from $195.18

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$305.34

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$305.34
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$292.62
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.06–$330.79

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.23–$305.34

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$305.34

China Express Airlines

Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.78–$229.01

Kunming Airlines

Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$216.28

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$241.73
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$254.45

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$216.28

Air Guilin

Website:
airguilin.com/
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.35–$343.51

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06
Plane from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Jinghong
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.34–$305.34

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$77.61–$83.97
Train from Leshan to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$68.70–$75.06

Chengdu metro

Website:
cdmetro.cn
Train from Century City to Tianfu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.16

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.63–$139.95
Train from Boten station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.99–$139.95
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.54–$139.95

Bus operators

China Bus Guide

Email:
Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Chengdu Airport to Leshan
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.14
Bus from Kunming South to Mohan
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Luang Prabang is to bus and train which costs $119.57 - $239.13 and takes 22h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Luang Prabang is to subway and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $81.52 - $228.26 .

How far is it from Chengdu to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Chengdu and Luang Prabang is 1224 km. The road distance is 1832.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 15h 52m and costs $86.96 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Chengdu to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Train or fly from Chengdu to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 8h 57m and costs $86.96 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 15h 52m.

What is the time difference between Chengdu and Luang Prabang?

Luang Prabang is 1h behind Chengdu. It is currently 16:07 in Chengdu and 15:07 in Luang Prabang.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Luang Prabang is 1833 km. It takes approximately 20h 18m to drive from Chengdu to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 311+ hotels available in Luang Prabang. Prices start at $17.68 per night.
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