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Luang Prabang to Mekong River

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Luang Prabang, Laos → Mekong River, Vietnam

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Mekong River

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Tansonnhat
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$406.52
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Can
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$698.70

Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Tansonnhat
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$203.26
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Can
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.04–$330.30

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Tansonnhat
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$317.59

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Tansonnhat
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$343.00

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Tansonnhat
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$177.85

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Ho
Ave. Duration:
33h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$38.11–$88.93

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.24–$139.74

Bus operators

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Mien
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$52.09–$82.57
Bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
23h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$48.27

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Naluang International Bus Station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.82

Hoa Mai

Phone:
0889200200
Website:
hoamaicar.com/
Bus from Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong to Vung
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.63

Vieng Chaleune

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/vieng-chaleune?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwNGItNjE5NS03MWUwLTkwMTQtZmUyZTE1YTIwN2Q2LA
Bus from Naluang International Bus Station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.68

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River is to train and bus which costs $195.65 - $391.30 and takes 32h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 13m and costs $228.26 - $413.04 .

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Mekong River?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Mekong River is 1259 km. The road distance is 1555.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 51m and costs $195.65 - $391.30 .

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Luang Prabang to Mekong River, including transfers.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Mekong River?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Mekong River is 1556 km. It takes approximately 24h to drive from Luang Prabang to Mekong River.
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