There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Suvarnabhumi • 4 h 7 min
$92 - $260
Cheapest option
Bus The Transport Company • 18 h 20 min
$18 - $57
5 alternative options
Fly from Don Muang • 4 h 41 min
$61 - $210
Train, Minivan • 26 h 19 min
$77 - $135
Bus, Minivan • 24 h 10 min
$61
Bus Naga travel • 29 h 46 min
$81 - $83
Drive • 12 h 51 min
$75 - $110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to bus which costs ฿600 - ฿1900 and takes 18 h 20 min.
The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 4 h 7 min and costs ฿3000 - ฿9000.
The distance between Bangkok and Luang Prabang is 704 km. The road distance is 862 km.
It takes approximately 4 h 7 min to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Tara Travel and arriving at Luang Prabang Malany via Vang Vieng Malany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24 h 10 min.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Luang Prabang, Laos?
Thai Smile, Lao Airlines and Bangkok Airways fly from Bangkok to Luang Prabang 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok to Luang Prabang via Mo Chit, BTS Mochit, Bangkok Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Sainyabuli in around 18 h 20 min.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95 - $470
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95 - $470
- Website
- thaismileair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130 - $360
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Muang to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45 - $160
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hua Lamphong to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 9 h 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12 - $50
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- $5 - $9
- 2nd Class (Seat)
- $12 - $17
- 2nd Class (Berth)
- $21 - $29
- 1st Class (Berth)
- $35 - $50
- Website
- baolau.com
Bus from Vientiane Bus Station to Luang Prabang Malany
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Website
- home.transport.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sainyabuli
- Ave. Duration
- 13 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15 - $50
- Schedules at
- home.transport.co.th
Bus from Sainyabuli to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2 - $4
- Schedules at
- home.transport.co.th
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vang Vieng Laos
Bus from Vang Vieng Malany to Luang Prabang Malany
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Website
- nagatravel.com
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit to Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 14 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- nagatravel.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12 h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $37
- Schedules at
- nagatravel.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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