There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang by plane, train, bus, night train 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 27 min
$17 - $55
5 alternative options
Fly from Don Muang • 4 h 36 min
$66 - $213
Train, Minivan • 26 h 19 min
$77 - $135
Night train, bus • 22 h 3 min
$57 - $90
Bus Tara Tour and Travel • 24 h
$64
Drive • 12 h 51 min
$75 - $110
Questions & Answers
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Luang Prabang. However, there are services departing from Wat Ratcha Natda Ram and arriving at Luang Prabang Southern Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Sainyabuli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 h 27 min.
The distance between Bangkok and Luang Prabang is 704 km. The road distance is 861.7 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang without a car is to bus which takes 18 h 27 min and costs .
It takes approximately 4 h 7 min to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang, including transfers.
Bangkok to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Luang Prabang is to fly which takes 4 h 7 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18 h 27 min.
The quickest flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang Airport is the direct flight which takes 1 h 35 min.
Bangkok to Luang Prabang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Luang Prabang is 862 km. It takes approximately 12 h 51 min to drive from Bangkok to Luang Prabang.
Thai Smile, Lao Airlines and Bangkok Airways offer flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Luang Prabang Airport.
- Distance: 439.8 miles
- Duration: 4 h 7 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 Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, and Sainyabuli in around 18 h 27 min.
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110 - $450
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100 - $460
- Website
- thaismileair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 35 min
- When
- Every day
- 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)
- $6 - $9
- 2nd Class (Seat)
- $12 - $18
- 2nd Class (Berth)
- $22 - $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
- nagatravel.com
Bus from Nong Khai Train Station to Vang Vieng Naga Travel
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 23 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- nagatravel.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vang Vieng Laos to Luang Prabang Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- nagatravel.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- treasuretravellaos.com
Bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- treasuretravellaos.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Tara Travel to Vang Vieng Laos
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The best way to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs .