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How to get fromSapa to Muang Pakbèngby train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Sapa to Muang Pakbèng by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, Local Speedboat

    best
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    19h 52m

  2. Bus, Local Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluangbus
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    35h 43m
    $53–69

  3. Drive 614.1 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Muang Pakbèngcar614.1 km
    8h 48m
    $110–159

  4. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly, Local Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeHAN - LPQ
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    13h 4m
    $98–229

  5. Bus, Local Speedboat via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    37h 42m
    $94–100

  6. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly, Local Speedboat

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)planeDIN - LPQ
    3. Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Pakbengferry
    11h 1m
    $213–378

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Muang Pakbèng, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Muang Pakbèng. However, you can drive to Hekou North, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Kunming South, take the train to Luang Prabang station, take the taxi to Luang Prabang, then take the ferry to Pakbeng. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Pakbeng via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Old Quarter, Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang, and Luang Prabang in around 35h 43m.

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