There are 3 ways to get from Jinghong to Luang Namtha by train, taxi, car, or bus
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Take the taxi from Boten station to Luang Namtha
3h 40m$27–43Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Take the bus from Boten to Luang Namtha
4h 59m$14–30Drive 237.8 km
- Drive from Jinghong to Luang Namtha237.8 km
2h 58m$43–62
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jinghong to Luang Namtha is to train and bus which costs $14 - $30 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Jinghong to Luang Namtha is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Jinghong and Luang Namtha is 200 km. The road distance is 237.8 km.
The best way to get from Jinghong to Luang Namtha without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 40m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Jinghong to Luang Namtha, including transfers.
Luang Namtha is 1h behind Jinghong. It is currently 7:52 AM in Jinghong and 6:52 AM in Luang Namtha.
Yes, the driving distance between Jinghong to Luang Namtha is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Jinghong to Luang Namtha.
There are eight+ hotels available in Luang Namtha.
What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Luang Namtha, Laos?
There is no direct connection from Jinghong to Luang Namtha. However, you can take the train to Boten station then take the taxi to Luang Namtha. Alternatively, you can drive from Jinghong to Luang Namtha in around 2h 58m.
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Xishuangbanna Station to Boten station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $11–12
- First Class
- $17–24
Bus from Boten to Luang Namtha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- $16–20
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