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2 d 32 min
3005 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu

Cheapest
2 d 32 min
Car
3005 km.
from $165
Fastest
3 h 40 min
Plane
Other
2 d 14 h 32 min
Train
1911 km.
from $334.55
2 d 15 h 46 min
1916 km.
from $272.85
2 d 20 h 19 min
1916 km.
from $251.28

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Thai Airways International
Website
Nepal Airlines
Website
Thai Airways International
Website
8h
Every day
$266.78–$520.85
Nepal Airlines
Website
12h 35m
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
$139.74–$584.37
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways G-Class
Website
China Railways D-Class
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Laos - China Railway
Website
China Railways G-Class
Website
5h 25m
Every 2 hours
$74.95–$81.30
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways D-Class
Website
2h 30m
Hourly
$17.79–$38.11
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways Z-Class
Website
19h 39m
Every 4 hours
$26.68–$69.87
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
7h 37m
Once daily
$21.60–$139.74
Bus operators
Found: 3
Qichezhan
Website
China Bus Guide
Website
Checi
Website
Qichezhan
Website
24h
3 times a week
$84.47
China Bus Guide
Website
3h 30m
Hourly
$14.72
[email protected]
Contact via email
Checi
Website
15h
Twice a week
$40.02

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu is to train and bus and drive which costs $173.91 - $315.22 and takes 2 days 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu is to fly which takes 8h 12m and costs $119.57 - $510.87 .

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Kathmandu is 1925 km. The road distance is 3201.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Luang Prabang and Kathmandu?

Kathmandu is 1h 15m behind Luang Prabang. It is currently 13:56 in Luang Prabang and 12:41 in Kathmandu.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Kathmandu is 3202 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Luang Prabang to Kathmandu.

Where can I stay near Kathmandu?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Kathmandu. Prices start at $8.90 per night.
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