Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

Luang Prabang
Nong Khiaw
Tue, Sep 30
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Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw Destination Reviews

BB
No AC, not the van in photo, they added chair in van, super hot, the car broke down in the middle - stopped for delivery.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Sep 26, 2025
AD
Without warning, a taxi came to pick me up at the hotel. I thought I had to take a tuktuk to get to your terminal. This taxi seemed to be chasing the bus since we traveled for dozens of kilometers before finally stopping a bus and telling me that I had to get on. A few minutes later, I received a call from your supervisor who didn't understand the situation. I wasn't on the right bus and a driver was waiting for me elsewhere. The mess was resolved by staying on that bus until my destination. I still had to pay 200,000 kip for a taxi that dropped me off on the wrong bus.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Sep 16, 2025
S
He drove crazy. People on the bus asked the top to vomit and he didn’t even help me with my bags I had to tell him
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Aug 14, 2025
FC
Well the trip started at 12 and we didn’t get picked up till 1. I understand that other passengers have to get picked up but waiting an hour is a little too long. The van itself is comfy but comfort is not even possible on Laos roads. Food poisoning and a migraine didn’t make the journey much better. All that said, you can’t really avoid it if you want to get to Nong Khiaw - and I recommend Nong Khiaw!
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Minivan, Nong Khiaw Nature Tour, Aug 12, 2025
BS
They didn’t show up and didn’t communicate.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Van, Luang Prabang Travel, Aug 4, 2025
AT
Showed up late without any communication or method to communicate the driver. We also arrived later than the suggested time, but overall a pleasant experience and can't complain. I would book again. I think in Laos it's important to trust the process and have patience, so I have learnt that from this.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Minivan, Nong Khiaw Nature Tour, Jul 19, 2025
AS
The pick up was at 12:00 (I was told to be ready one hour before), but the minivan departured from the central bus station onlyaround 13:30/13:45. There was a delay of 1:30 hour. So instead of 16:00 we arrived on 17:30. I just think it should worth to mention it in advance. But the driver was very nice and professional.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Van, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Jul 9, 2025
TN
Pick up on time, clean car, air-conditioning is cool and convenient.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Minivan, Nong Khiaw Nature Tour, Jun 14, 2025
PB
First, the bus driver arrived late. Even though the trip was supposed to go directly to Nong Khiaw, he made an unplanned detour to drop off some random passengers in Luang Prabang, which cost us about 30 minutes. After only 10 more minutes on the road, he decided to take a lunch break — despite no one else wanting to eat — which added another 30 minutes of unnecessary delay. Roughly two hours later, we stopped at a gas station that didn’t even have a bathroom. Along the way, the driver also stopped to buy meat from street vendors. And to top it all off, instead of dropping us off at the actual bus terminal in Nong Khiaw, he left everyone in the middle of nowhere. When passengers asked him to be dropped off at the bus stop or their accommodations, he simply refused and drove off. In the end, we arrived 2.5 hours late (6:45 pm instead of 4:15 pm). Sure, we made it — but that’s about the only positive thing I can say.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Minivan, Laos Luxury Travel, Jun 13, 2025
N
The car picked me up on time and the seats were comfortable.
Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Van Minivan, Nong Khiaw Nature Tour, Jun 7, 2025
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Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
RG Adventure
SUV 4pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$116.06
Taxi
RG Adventure
Van 9pax
Any time
+4h 30m
$145.07
Van
Laos Group Tour
Minivan
07:30
11:30
$9.00
Van
Laos Group Tour
Minivan
08:00
11:30
$9.00
  3.8
Van
Luang Prabang Travel
Van
08:30
12:30
$8.00
  4.0
Van
Laos Luxury Travel
Minivan
08:30
12:15
$8.28
  3.0
Van
Laos Luxury Travel
Minivan
09:30
13:15
$8.28
  3.0
Van
Laos Luxury Travel
Minivan
09:30
13:30
$8.28
  3.6
Van
Laos Group Tour
Minivan
10:00
13:30
$9.00
  3.8
Van
Laos Luxury Travel
Minivan
10:30
14:30
$8.28
  3.6
Van
RG Adventure
Van
12:00
16:00
$9.23
  3.0
Van
Nong Khiaw Nature Tour
Minivan
12:00
16:30
$9.00
  3.7
Van
Laos Luxury Travel
Minivan
12:15
16:15
$8.28
  3.6
Van
Luang Prabang Travel
Tuk Tuk + Van
12:30
17:30
$9.00
  5.0

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure1:00 PM
Departures per day22
Distance150 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAqua De Bamboo, Laos Group Tour, Laos Luxury Travel, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Naluang, Nong Khiaw Nature Tour, RG Adventure

How to get from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw

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

  • 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 Taxi 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 205.58. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 10.00.

How far is Luang Prabang from Nong Khiaw?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. Your trip will be a total of 94 miles (150 km). The flying distance is 94 miles (150 km).

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw?

The travel time from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw?

The cost of the trip from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Nong Khiaw Nature Tour: travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 10.00 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 205.58.

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

  • Van price : USD 10.00 - USD 13.36;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 164.46 to USD 205.58.

How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Nong Khiaw?

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

  • Vans from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw depart during the day - there are approximately 20 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw 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 Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw. 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 164.46.

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 Nong Khiaw. 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 Nong Khiaw.

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 Nong Khiaw

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw? 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:

  • 85% opted for a van.
  • 15% decided to catch a taxi.