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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Luang Prabang

Composite routes from Sapa to Luang Prabang

Cheapest
9 h 40 min
Car
570 km.
from $31
Other
9 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
325 km.
from $147.23
22 h 37 min
324 km.
from $55.98
15 h 55 min
324 km.
from $112.39
9 h 9 min
Plane
325 km.
from $246.90
33 h 50 min
324 km.
from $106.50
35 h 7 min
324 km.
from $104.37

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Vietnam Airlines
Website
Lao Airlines
Website
Vietnam Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$140.67–$485.96
Lao Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$153.46–$345.29
Bus operators
Found: 7
Sao Viet
Website
Inter Bus Lines
Website
Viet Lao Bus
Website
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
Grouptour
Website
Sapa Express
Website
Luang Prabang Transport
Sao Viet
Website
5h 53m
Hourly
$14.07–$20.46
1900 6746
1900 6746
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Inter Bus Lines
Website
5h 30m
Every 4 hours
$16.32
098587 3537
098587 3537
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Viet Lao Bus
Website
9h
Once daily
$5.24–$43.48
+84 91 442 57 88
+84 91 442 57 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
25h
Twice daily
$58.97
Grouptour
Website
26h 20m
3 times a day
$58.83–$83.12
Sapa Express
Website
6h 45m
Twice daily
$20.46–$26.86
+84 2466821555
+84 2466821555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Luang Prabang Transport
5h
3 times a day
$17.34
Train operators
Found: 2
China Railways K-Class
Website
Laos - China Railway
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
5h 31m
Twice daily
$7.67–$20.46
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
7h 41m
Once daily
$21.74–$140.67

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which costs $31.52 - $70.65 and takes 22h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to bus and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Luang Prabang?

No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Luang Prabang Southern Terminal via Hanoi Old Quarter and Oudomxay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.

How far is it from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The distance between Sapa and Luang Prabang is 708 km. The road distance is 572.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 22h 37m and costs $31.52 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Luang Prabang bus from?

Sapa to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.

Train or bus from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

The best way to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang is to train which takes 15h 55m and costs $34.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $31.52 - $70.65 and takes 22h 37m.

Where does the Sapa to Luang Prabang bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sapa to Luang Prabang?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Luang Prabang is 572 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Sapa 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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