Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

Luang Prabang
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Transportation from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure10:00 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day33
Distance1250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFirstplan Transport Services, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, LaoLuang Travel, Mekong Transfer, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Yortdoy Travel

How to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

When you want to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+taxi ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 230.21. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+taxi as a bus+taxi ticket costs as low as USD 50.08.

How far is Luang Prabang from Chiang Mai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai. Your trip will be a total of 777 miles (1250 km). The flying distance is 573 miles (921 km).

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai?

The travel time from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 25 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai?

The cost of the trip from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล): travelling by bus+taxi expect to pay as low as USD 50.08 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 230.21.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai:

  • Bus+taxi price: USD 50.08. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 15:30 Sokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Sokprasert Bus Terminal
  • Van price : USD 56.95;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 57.26. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 17:00 Sokprasert Bus Terminal until 17:00 Sokprasert Bus Terminal
  • Bus price: USD 65.18. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 17:00 Northern Bus Station until 17:00 Northern Bus Station
  • flight+Bus price: USD 88.24. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 15:50 Luang Prabang Airport until 15:50 Luang Prabang Airport
  • Plane tickets - USD 135.18 to USD 230.21;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 459.25 to USD 676.64.

How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Chiang Mai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Flights from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai depart during the day - there are approximately 31 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+taxi from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 15:30 Sokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Sokprasert Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai starting from 17:00 Sokprasert Bus Terminal until 17:00 Sokprasert Bus Terminal

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 135.18.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย)

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 459.25.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Luang Prabang to Chiang Mai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 26% users took a plane.
  • 21% chosen Bus
  • 20% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 15% chosen Bus+Van
  • 15% opted for a van.
  • 3% chosen flight+Bus