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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
26 h 48 min
Car
1839 km.
from $101
Other
9 h
Train, Plane
1481 km.
from $131.41
33 h 9 min
1480 km.
from $168.30
41 h 16 min
1480 km.
from $125.52
11 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
1481 km.
from $157.53
13 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
1481 km.
from $78.89
2 d 5 h 55 min
1480 km.
from $135.74

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Luang
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.90–$471.43

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Hat Yai to Luang
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$216.60

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Hat Yai to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.82–$484.18
Plane from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.19–$254.83
Plane from Trang Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.24–$165.64

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Hat Yai to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.56–$369.50

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Padang Besar to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85
Train from Hat Yai to Krung
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$61.16
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.37–$50.97

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.29–$140.16

Bus operators

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
24h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.34–$82.82

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Luang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.02–$42.05

Local Minivan Thailand

Bus from Padang Besar to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$1.53–$2.42

Piya Chai Patthana

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/piya-chai-patthana?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmM2UtMDljYy03MGM0LTk1MzAtNTc3MmJlMWFiZDQ0LA
Bus from Hat Yai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$62.43–$66.26

Local Bus Thailand

Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.23
Bus from Satun to Trang
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.61

Naluang

Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.34

Sri Trang Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/sri-trang?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc1MmItYWFjMy03NTViLTk4MDctOWFjOGJlZGFlYTE1LA
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Phuket
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.06

Nakhonborrikarn

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonborrikarn?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgyNGItODFiYi03MmViLWE5ZGMtY2VjMWViZmE2ZWNkLA
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang is to train which costs $39.13 - $260.87 and takes 33h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang is to train and fly which takes 9h and costs $86.96 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Padang Besar and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang station. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Padang Besar and Luang Prabang is 1519 km. The road distance is 1835.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang without a car is to train which takes 33h 9m and costs $39.13 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 9h to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Padang Besar to Luang Prabang bus from?

Padang Besar to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.

Train or bus from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 33h 9m and costs $39.13 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus and Local Bus, which costs $81.52 - $92.39 and takes 41h 16m.

Where does the Padang Besar to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Padang Besar to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Padang Besar to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Luang Prabang is 1836 km. It takes approximately 26h 55m to drive from Padang Besar 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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