There are 4 ways to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan by plane, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH)LPQ - XKH
43 min$127–319Minivan
cheapest- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
7h 4m$21–45Drive 260.6 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan260.6 km
3h 47m$47–68Taxi
- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Phonsavan260.6 km
3h 47m$140–170
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan is to Minivan which costs $21 - $45 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $120 - $320.
The distance between Louangphabang (State) and Phonsavan is 125 km. The road distance is 260.6 km.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan without a car is to Minivan which takes 7h 4m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan, including transfers.
The best way to get from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan is to fly which takes 43 min and costs $120 - $320. Alternatively, you can Minivan, which costs $21 - $45 and takes 7h 4m.
Yes, the driving distance between Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Louangphabang (State) to Phonsavan.
There are six+ hotels available in Phonsavan.
What companies run services between Louangphabang (State), Laos and Phonsavan, Xiangkhoang, Laos?
Alpine Air flies from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Xieng Khouang Airport (XKH) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Naluang operates a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $18–45 and the journey takes 7h.
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- Website
- alpine-air.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Xieng Khouang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
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