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12 h 43 min
861 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bangkok to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Bangkok to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
12 h 43 min
Car
861 km.
from $47
Fastest
1 h 31 min
Plane
Other
19 h 57 min
Train, Bus
702 km.
from $64.96
14 h 59 min
702 km.
from $119.59
20 h 9 min
702 km.
from $56.96
30 h 23 min
702 km.
from $58.20
16 h 46 min
702 km.
from $120.52
26 h 11 min
702 km.
from $83.57
21 h 44 min
Train, Bus
702 km.
from $65.89

Transport providers

Airlines

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$178.34

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$764.32

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:
$6.37–$50.95

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.12

Bus operators

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong
Ave. Duration:
15h 19m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$22.93
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.01–$42.04

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:
$19.11–$34.84

Nakhonchai Air

Phone:
1624
Email:
Website:
nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong
Ave. Duration:
9h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.29–$29.18

Tara Tour and Travel

Phone:
086 065 5466
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/tara-tour-and-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjV8aG86MywyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc0YzktZmE3NC03MzYzLTk1NDItNDc5ZDgyYjdlZDdjLA
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.67–$49.68

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:
$17.27

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:
$20.37–$34.39

Budsarakham Tour

Phone:
+66 62 717 2926
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/budsarakham-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjF8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwMTktOTdjOS03NWVjLTg5ODUtOTk3ZTUyMjM5NDZiLA
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$26.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 20h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $54.35 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Bangkok to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Bangkok and Luang Prabang is 741 km. The road distance is 858.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 14h 59m and costs $30.43 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Train, bus or fly from Bangkok to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30.43 - $184.78 and takes 14h 59m, you could also bus, which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 20h 9m.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Luang Prabang is 859 km. It takes approximately 12h 51m to drive from Bangkok 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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