Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang by bus, van, ferry, taxi from THB 1,370

Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Firstplan Transport Services	SUV 4pax	Any time	+13h	$536.25
Taxi	Firstplan Transport Services	Van 10pax	Any time	+13h	$715.99
Van	Mekong Transfer	Van + Train	07:15	16:15	$46.43
Ferry	Mekong Transfer	Truck + Ferry	07:30	14:30	$38.95	4.0
Van	Yortdoy Travel	Minivan + Slow Boat	07:30	18:00	$29.96
Ferry	Mekong Transfer	Truck + Ferry	07:30	15:30	$38.95
Bus	Yortdoy Travel	Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat	08:00	17:00	$34.45	4.3
Bus	Mekong Transfer	Bus + Bus	15:00	07:30	$37.45

How to get from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang

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

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 823.39. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 41.05.

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

The cost of the trip from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Naluangs: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 41.05 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 823.39.

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

Bus tickets - USD 41.04 to USD 41.04;
Ferry+Van price: USD 47.93 - USD 53.92. From Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang starting from 07:15 Chiang Khong Transfer until 07:30 Chiang Khong Transfer
Van price : USD 47.93;
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 55.66. From Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang starting from 08:00 Chiang Khong Transfer until 08:00 Chiang Khong Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 616.68 to USD 823.39.

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

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

2 by Ferry+Van from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang starting from 07:15 Chiang Khong Transfer until 07:30 Chiang Khong Transfer
Buses start plying the route from 15:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang starting from 08:00 Chiang Khong Transfer until 08:00 Chiang Khong Transfer
Vans from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang. 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 616.68.

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 Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang. 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 Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang.

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 Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang? 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:

56% decided to go for a bus.
22% chosen Ferry+Van
11% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
11% opted for a van.

Transportation from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport	$42
Fastest Transport	9h
Earliest Departure	7:15 AM
Latest Departure	3:00 PM
Departures per day	7
Distance	450 kilometers
Transport Companies	Firstplan Transport Services, Mekong Transfer, Naluangs, Yortdoy Travel

Popular Routes

Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang