Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Huay Xai
Luang Prabang
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Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

AM
The trip was the 8 hours they said including a 1 hour wait at the Na Neuy Railway station in the middle of nowhere, but the road was completely destroyed, the van was full of bags next to me and it was very uncomfortable. That plus the fact that you can clearly see how over charged we tourists are being, it's a shame. After, I realized and saw real prices and here are 2 or 3 times more expensive. They even offer a Sim card with a plan and charge doble what costs in town cause there isn't any place at the border to buy one. It's also very difficult to find information about anything, precisely because they want to overcharge.
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Van Van + Train, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Oct 27, 2025
C
Amazing boat trip, slow but Amazing. There is not world to explaine this trip. Just do it. Real Laos Experience
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Van Van + Ferry, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Oct 23, 2025
GM
Perfectly on time, well organized. roads are horrible in Laos so it was very hard to enjoy the time and sleep! We got hurt multiple times.
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Bus Taxi + Sleeping Bus, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Oct 12, 2025
AR
Excellent service. By mistake I booked for the next month. As I arrived at the bus terminal they changed my ticket within a few minutes to the actual month without any extra charge. Thank you so much.
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Van Van + Sleeper Bus, LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ), Jul 17, 2025
AW
Just book via your guesthouse instead. We paid a lot extra to go via 12go/Yortday travel, but the service was very poor. The ticket said 8:30 departure and be ready 30 mins before. At 8:40 no-one had turned up so I messaged and was told 9:00-9:20. After messaging at 9:20 I was told it would be 10 mins. It seems to be the vehicle coming from Chiang Rai does the pickup, so you are also delayed by any border delays, sort of defeating the point of staying in Huay Xai, aside from the extra cost!
Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Ferry Taxi (Song Taew) + Slow Boat, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล), Jan 24, 2024
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Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Sleeping Bus
04:30
18:30
$17.24
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Van + Slow Boat
07:00
18:00
$61.56
Van
Mekong Transfer
Van + Train
07:00
17:00
$46.17
Van
Yortdoy Travel
Van + Express Train 2nd Class Seat
07:30
15:30
$29.24
Van
Naluang
Regional 14pax
08:00
19:30
$24.62
  3.5
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Van
08:00
18:00
$24.31
Ferry
Laos Group Tour
Economy
09:00
15:30
$25.00
  3.5
Ferry
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi (Song Taew) + Slow Boat
09:00
17:00
$30.78
  2.0
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Sleeping Bus
16:30
06:30
$30.78
  5.0
Van
LaoLuang Travel
Shuttle + Sleeping Bus
16:30
06:30
$34.62
Bus
Yortdoy Travel
Taxi + Sleeping Bus
18:00
09:00
$26.16
Bus
K Buddy
Taxi + Sleeping Bus
18:00
09:00
$33.86
  2.0

Transportation from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$29
Fastest Transport8h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day9
Distance400 kilometers
Transport CompaniesK Buddy, Laos Group Tour, Mekong Transfer, Naluang, Yortdoy Travel

How to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

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

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Train+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry 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 522.54. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 28.71.

How far is Huay Xai from Luang Prabang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. Your trip will be a total of 249 miles (400 km). The flying distance is 249 miles (400 km).

How long does it take to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang?

The travel time from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 32 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang?

The cost of the trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Laos Group Tour: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 28.71 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 522.54.

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

  • Van price : USD 28.71 - USD 29.51;
  • Ferry tickets - USD 31.21 to USD 31.21.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 32.66 - USD 38.42. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 36.42. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 08:45 Huay Xai Transfer until 08:45 Huay Xai Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 36.50. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Train+Van price: USD 36.50. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Bus+Van price: USD 38.14. From Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 522.54 to USD 522.54.

How many trips per day are there between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang?

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

  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 18:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Vans from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer until 09:00 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Huay Xai for Luang Prabang 1 times a day.
  • 1 by Ferry+Van from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 08:45 Huay Xai Transfer until 08:45 Huay Xai Transfer
  • 1 by Train+Van from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang starting from 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer until 07:30 Huay Xai Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Huay Xai 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 522.54.

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

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Huay Xai 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 Huay Xai 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 Huay Xai to Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Huay Xai 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:

  • 29% opted for a van.
  • 16% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 14% chosen Bus+Van
  • 14% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 14% chosen Train+Van
  • 9% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 2% chosen Ferry+Van