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How to get fromLuang Prabang to Ho Chi Minhby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minh by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)planeLPQ - SGN
    4h 34m
    $115–225

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoibus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
    36h 30m
    $66–179

  3. Drive 1,397 km

    1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Ho Chi Minhcar1,397 km
    21h 21m
    $251–362

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vientiane Northern Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
    3. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Expressbus
    40h 30m
    $124–155

  5. Bus via Hanoi

    1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus
    2d 14h
    $83–94

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

Lao Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express via Vientiane Northern Bus Station, Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Phnom Penh, and Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express in around 40h 30m.

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