Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

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Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Schedule

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services Economy 3pax Any timeLAK 8,165,838
Thai AirAsia Economy 10:00 - 15:30LAK 3,634,972
Bangkok Air Economy 12:45 - 19:25LAK 8,291,411
Yortdoy Travel Bus + Taxi + Bus + Taxi 15:30 - 10:30LAK 1,102,957
Thai AirAsia Economy 16:05 - 21:00LAK 3,419,203

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$36
Fastest Transport4h 55m
Earliest Departure9:35 AM
Latest Departure4:05 PM
Departures per day8
Distance1096 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, Firstplan Transport Services, K Buddy, Naluangs, Thai AirAsia, Yortdoy Travel

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

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Starting at the Lao bus terminal was a bit tough, you have to exchange the voucher and find the bus - not many speak English, in our case there was luckily only one possible option. The whole route took longer than suggested, but we figured that from all other travel offers. The local sleeping bus takes about 15h to get to a station 15 minutes away from the border. After the bus ride we had a K buddy affiliate waiting to show us the vehicle we would take to ravel to the Lao Border Town Huay Xai (ca. 15 min away) There they awaited us and explained the next steps , bought the bus ticket and handed them to us since you need to take an mandatory bus line across the friendship bridge to Thai border. On the other side, after immigration at the Thai border there was a Thai driver from K buddy waiting to take us to Chang Rai. The whole travel was very seamless and easy. Biggest pain point was the Lao Sleeping Bus as is was quite rudimentary, also some people that got in at later bus stops had to sleep on the floor between the bed stations as all beds were full. We expected that though so all was fine and K Buddy really guided us through - their service was great :)
Bus Sleeping Bus + Taxi + Bus + Van, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Nov 21, 2023
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

When you want to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai, 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 Flight+bus 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 185.49. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as USD 35.19.

How far is Luang Prabang from Chiang Rai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai. Your trip will be a total of 682 miles (1096 km). The flying distance is 2598 miles (4180 km).

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

The travel time from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 22 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Naluangs: travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as USD 35.19 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 185.49.

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

  • Bus+Van price: USD 35.19. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • Bus+taxi+Van price: USD 45.04. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 47.85 - USD 53.48. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • flight+Bus price: USD 71.11. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 09:35 Luang Prabang Airport until 09:35 Luang Prabang Airport
  • flight price: USD 168.24 - USD 185.49. From Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 10:00 Luang Prabang Airport until 16:05 Luang Prabang Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 389.78 to USD 546.81.

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

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

  • 4 by flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 10:00 Luang Prabang Airport until 16:05 Luang Prabang Airport
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Bus+taxi+Van from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai. 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 389.78.

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

The most popular transport from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

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

  • 46% chosen flight
  • 46% chosen flight+Bus
  • 4% chosen Bus+Van
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi+Van
  • 1% Other