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Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

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Cheapest
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Car
6 h 28 min
358 km.
from $19
Composite Route Car Only
Schedule

Chiang Rai, Thailand → Luang Prabang, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
6 h 28 min
Car
358 km.
from $19
Other
12 h 7 min
Bus, Ferry
240 km.
from $28.50
14 h 21 min
240 km.
from $41.43
13 h 22 min
Bus, Ferry
240 km.
from $39.95
12 h 7 min
Bus, Ferry
256 km.
from $28.67
14 h 21 min
256 km.
from $41.70
7 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
256 km.
from $191.91
13 h 22 min
Bus, Ferry
255 km.
from $40.08
12 h 7 min
Bus, Ferry
240 km.
from $27.61
14 h 21 min
240 km.
from $40.41
13 h 22 min
Bus, Ferry
240 km.
from $39.16

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Bangkok Airways
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Lao Airlines
Website
Bangkok Airways
Website
5h 30m
Every day
$229.29–$420.37
Thai AirAsia
Website
6h 52m
Every day
$101.91–$229.29
Lao Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$127.39–$292.99
Other operators
Found: 1
Long-tail boat
Long-tail boat
6h
Once daily
$10.83–$17.83
Bus operators
Found: 5
Greenbus Thailand
Website
Local Bus Thailand
Naluang
Huay Xai Transport
Luang Prabang Transport
Greenbus Thailand
Website
3h 35m
Hourly
$8.92–$14.01
+66 5326 6480
+66 5326 6480
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Local Bus Thailand
2h
Every 30 minutes
$2.22
Naluang
11h
Once daily
$25.16
856071212979
856071212979
Call
Huay Xai Transport
8h 45m
Once daily
$14.76
Luang Prabang Transport
3h
Once daily
$10.55

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang is to Local Bus and ferry which costs $17.39 - $20.65 and takes 12h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $92.39 - $195.65 .

How far is it from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang is 253 km. The road distance is 440.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 5h 41m and costs $92.39 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can Local Bus and Minivan, which costs $26.09 - $29.35 and takes 14h 21m.

Can I drive from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang is 441 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 310+ hotels available in Luang Prabang. Prices start at $17.55 per night.
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