There are 3 ways to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car
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Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai is to drive which costs ฿3300 - ฿4900 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Luang Prabang and arriving at Chiang Mai. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Louangphabang (State) and Chiang Mai is 362 km. The road distance is 584.2 km.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs ฿500 - ฿4500.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿500 - ฿4500 and takes 18h.
Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai is 584 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Louangphabang (State) to Chiang Mai.
What companies run services between Louangphabang (State), Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?
Lao Airlines flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) once daily. Alternatively, The Transport Company operates a bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai 4 times a week. Tickets cost ฿500–4,500 and the journey takes 18h.
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- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,700–6,500
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ฿500–4,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
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