There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Bokèo by ferry, 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.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
8h 52m$11–26Taxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Luang Prabang to Ban Houakhoua395.6 km
8h 5m$2–3Minivan
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
11h 7m$31–65Drive 395.6 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Ban Houakhoua395.6 km
8h 5m$71–103Local Speedboat, ferry
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
- Take the ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xai
10h 7m$20–28
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Bokèo is to taxi which costs $2 - $3 and takes 8h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Bokèo is to drive which takes 8h 5m and costs $70 - $110.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Bokèo is 290 km. The road distance is 395.6 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Bokèo without a car is to ferry which takes 8h 52m and costs $11 - $26.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Luang Prabang to Bokèo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Bokèo is 396 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Luang Prabang to Bokèo.
There are 29+ hotels available in Bokèo.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Bokèo, Laos?
Huay Xai Transport operates a ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai once daily. Tickets cost $9–23 and the journey takes 8h 45m. Alternatively, Naluang operates a bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station once daily. Tickets cost $29–65 and the journey takes 11h.
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- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/naluang
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–23
- Schedules at
- asocialnomad.com
- Website
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbeng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- hobomaps.com
Ferry from Pakbeng to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Schedules at
- girlswanderlust.com
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