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Hạ Long to Luang Prabang

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Hạ Long, Vietnam → Luang Prabang, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.49–$601.05

Cambodia Angkor Air

Website:
cambodiaangkorair.com/
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$121.49–$281.34

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.25–$562.69

Bus operators

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.12–$42.20
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.69–$47.32

Grouptour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/grouptour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjMsMjAyNTAzMTAwMDAwLDAxOTU4MGEzLTA5ZmYtNzYwNC05YTUxLWZmNDdhZGY3ZWRmYyw
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$56.27–$76.73

Phuc Xuyen

Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to My
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.05

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Oudomxay to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.82

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs $38.04 - $52.17 and takes 29h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Hạ Long and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Ha Long Bai Chay and arriving at Luang Prabang Southern Terminal via Nguyen Hoang Station Hanoi, Hanoi Old Quarter and Oudomxay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

How far is it from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Hạ Long and Luang Prabang is 534 km. The road distance is 868.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 20h 15m and costs $30.43 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hạ Long to Luang Prabang bus from?

Hạ Long to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, depart from Ha Long Bai Chay station.

Bus or fly from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $130.43 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $30.43 - $65.22 and takes 20h 15m.

Where does the Hạ Long to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Hạ Long to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, arrive at My Dinh bus station.

Can I drive from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Luang Prabang is 869 km. It takes approximately 13h 13m to drive from Hạ Long to Luang Prabang.

Where can I stay near Luang Prabang?

There are 314+ hotels available in Luang Prabang. Prices start at $17.13 per night.
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