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Lào Cai to Luang Prabang

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10 h 9 min
601 km.
from $33
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Lào Cai, Vietnam → Luang Prabang, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
10 h 9 min
Car
601 km.
from $33
Other
8 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
346 km.
from $230.02
22 h 8 min
346 km.
from $55
15 h 26 min
346 km.
from $105.24
33 h 1 min
Train, Bus
346 km.
from $62.11
33 h 21 min
346 km.
from $100.96

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Vietnam Airlines
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Lao Airlines
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Vietnam Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$140.67–$447.59
Lao Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$153.46–$319.71
Train operators
Found: 3
Vietnam Railways
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China Railways K-Class
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Laos - China Railway
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Vietnam Railways
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7h 55m
Once daily
$9.59–$19.18
19006469
19006469
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China Railways K-Class
Website
5h 31m
Twice daily
$7.03–$20.46
(86)12306
(86)12306
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Laos - China Railway
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7h 41m
Once daily
$21.74–$140.67
Bus operators
Found: 4
Sao Viet
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Viet Lao Bus
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Grouptour
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Luang Prabang Transport
Sao Viet
Website
5h 24m
Hourly
$12.79–$20.46
1900 6746
1900 6746
[email protected]
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Viet Lao Bus
Website
9h
Once daily
$5.12–$42.20
+84 91 442 57 88
+84 91 442 57 88
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Grouptour
Website
26h 20m
3 times a day
$56.27–$76.73
Luang Prabang Transport
5h
3 times a day
$16.82

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai 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 to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang is to bus and fly which takes 8h 35m and costs $108.70 - $228.26 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai 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 to Luang Prabang?

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

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

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 22h 8m and costs $30.43 - $70.65 .

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 15h 26m and costs $30.43 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 22h 8m.

Where does the Lào Cai to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Lào Cai and Luang Prabang?

It is currently 14:47 at both, Lào Cai and Luang Prabang.

Can I drive from Lào Cai to Luang Prabang?

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