What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi is to drive which costs ฿3500 - ฿5500 and takes 10h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs ฿4200 - ฿8500.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Thung Pi is 394 km. The road distance is 617.1 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi without a car is to bus which takes 18h 40m and costs ฿950 - ฿5500.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs ฿4200 - ฿8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿950 - ฿5500 and takes 18h 40m.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Thung Pi is 617 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi.

Where can I stay near Thung Pi?

There are 210+ hotels available in Thung Pi.

Luang Prabang to Thung Pi - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi by plane, bus, or car

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
1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)LPQ - CNX
1h 42m
฿4,292–8,087
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai
18h 40m
฿967–5,064
Drive 617.1 km
1. Drive from Luang Prabang to Thung Pi617.1 km
10h 20m
฿3,579–5,170

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿3,717Cheapest Price

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Distance: 394 km
Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Thung Pi, 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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