There are 3 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) by plane, bus, or car
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Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) is to bus which costs $15 - $140 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chiang Mai and arriving at Luang Prabang. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Chiang Mai and Louangphabang (State) is 367 km. The road distance is 584.4 km.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs $15 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State), including transfers.
Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Chiang Mai station.
The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $110 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $140 and takes 18h.
Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Luang Prabang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State) is 584 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Chiang Mai to Louangphabang (State).
What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Louangphabang (State), Laos?
Lao Airlines flies from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang once daily. Tickets cost $15–140 and the journey takes 18h.
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- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–140
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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