There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai by plane, bus, or car
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Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai is to drive which costs ฿3300 - ฿4900 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8500.
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 Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and Chiang Mai is 363 km. The road distance is 581.9 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 18h and costs ฿500 - ฿4500.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai, including transfers.
Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 1h 11m and costs ฿3800 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿500 - ฿4500 and takes 18h.
Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
Chiang Mai is 1h behind Luang Prabang Southern Terminal. It is currently 6:30 AM in Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and 5:30 AM in Chiang Mai.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, 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
- ฿3,600–6,500
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai is 582 km. It takes approximately 9h 43m to drive from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Chiang Mai.
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