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Luang Prabang to Lào Cai

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Seven ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai

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Cheapest
By car (697 km)
10 h 19 min
697 km.
from $38
Other
Rideshare
10 h 19 min
697 km.
from $9.09
Plane, Bus
6 h 47 min
346 km.
from $235.48
Bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY)
21 h 21 min
346 km.
from $56.04
Train
17 h 11 min
346 km.
from $106.02
Bus, Train
32 h 45 min
345 km.
from $46.63
Bus
33 h 1 min
346 km.
from $95.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$343.00

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$19.06

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$139.74

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Lao
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$20.33
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Lao
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.21–$43.19
Bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
23h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$48.27

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.58

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.23

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai is to bus and train which costs $34.78 - $59.78 and takes 32h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Lào Cai?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Lao Cai via Oudomxay and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 21m.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Lào Cai is 673 km. The road distance is 604.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 21h 21m and costs $30.43 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Lào Cai bus from?

Luang Prabang to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.

Train or bus from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai is to train which takes 17h 11m and costs $31.52 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 21h 21m.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Lào Cai bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Lào Cai is 605 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Luang Prabang to Lào Cai.

Where can I stay near Lào Cai?

There are 604+ hotels available in Lào Cai. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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