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Lào Cai to Luang Prabang

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Seven ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang

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Cheapest
By car (691 km)
10 h 25 min
691 km.
from $38
Other
Rideshare
10 h 25 min
691 km.
from $9.01
Bus, Plane
8 h 35 min
340 km.
from $236.15
Bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY)
22 h 8 min
340 km.
from $55.98
Train
15 h 26 min
340 km.
from $106
Train, Bus
33 h 1 min
340 km.
from $63.17
Bus
33 h 21 min
340 km.
from $106.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$485.96

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.59–$19.18

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.67–$20.46

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Luang
Ave. Duration:
7h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$140.67

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.79–$20.46

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48
Bus from Hanoi to Northern
Ave. Duration:
23h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.69–$48.60

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:
$58.83–$83.12

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Oudomxay to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.34

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to train and bus which costs $33.70 - $59.78 and takes 33h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to bus and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai (State) and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Luang Prabang Southern Terminal via Hanoi Old Quarter and Oudomxay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Lào Cai (State) and Luang Prabang is 675 km. The road distance is 604.7 km.

How do I travel from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang without a car?

The best way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 22h 8m and costs $31.52 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus from?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Lao Cai station.

Train or bus from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $31.52 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $31.52 - $70.65 and takes 22h 8m.

Where does the Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.

Can I drive from Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai (State) to Luang Prabang is 605 km. It takes approximately 10h 37m to drive from Lào Cai (State) 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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