Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
| Cheapest Transport | $22 |
| Fastest Transport | 10h |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 500 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | LaoLuang Travel |
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
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Luang Prabang to Pak Beng Destination Reviews
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Laima AIt did not leave on time. It left at 11.30am instead of 11am and it took longer than 4 hours
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 25, 2025
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Tomer HThe vechile was late in 1 hour. He tried to put inside more people than available spots. It was a nightmare.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Nov 24, 2025
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Celine DThe departure was one hour later than previous be cause the driver had to pick up all the passengers.
Despite of that there was not enough space for our lugages.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Laos Group Tour, Nov 22, 2025
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Laima AThe departure time on online ticket said 9am ( which is ok), but arrival time stated to be around 12 did not match reality at all. It took us 4h and 20min to reach Nong khiaw! Roads a really in poor condition. So knowing this fact it’s not logical to provide info that it only takes around 3h to get there. This misleading information is not ok.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Regional 14pax, Naluang (Naluang), Nov 22, 2025
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Marielle Ewe were 12 people, including the driver, crammed together, sweating and sticky on vinyl seats. The vehicle had no air conditioning (just a fan) and the road was in terrible condition.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Laos Group Tour, Nov 13, 2025
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Lastennet Ptraveling with fifteen passengers each with their own luggage in a mini-van on the bumpy roads of Laos is a unique experience but difficult to accept in such comfortable conditions
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Oct 27, 2025
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Rachel PThe van gets you from point A to B, but not particularly comfortably. Good for the price, but be warned that the vans are very cramped and oversold. Trip also took around 4.5 hours (which is out of everyone’s control), but something to note for scheduling.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Oct 24, 2025
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Tim LThe bus itself was fine, but don’t book the ticket with 12go. You will still have to go to the ticket counter and exchange the voucher for a real ticket. But the real tickets are a fraction of the price payed online, not worth to buy it beforehand. Also the times listed on 12go are not the real times, there isn’t really a strict timetable.
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Bus Minibus, RG Adventure (RG Adventure), Oct 4, 2025
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Justine MNot accurate with the service expected, different shuttle than on the picture. They wanted to cancel my trip the day before, because they didn’t have enough people. Then changed their mind. They pack the bus , you can barely move, stop every 20minutes to do who knows what. The ride took more than 5 hours .
At least we had AC..!
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Sep 19, 2025
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Liya Bthe driver was very rude
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, Van Minivan, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Aug 30, 2025
Luang Prabang to Pak Beng Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Van | LaoLuang Travel | Shuttle + Boat | 07:00 | 17:00 | $17.97 | |
Van | LaoLuang Travel | Shuttle + Private Boat VIP | 07:00 | 16:00 | $210.68 |
Transportation from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
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Ferries$ 21.32
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Vans$ 21.32
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
When you want to get from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
- Ferry
- Van
If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry+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 Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 21.32. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 21.32.
How far is Luang Prabang from Pak Beng?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng. Your trip will be a total of 311 miles (500 km). The flying distance is 311 miles (500 km).
How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng?
The travel time from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 10 to 10 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng?
The cost of the trip from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is LaoLuang Travel (ບໍລິສັດທ່ອງທ່ຽວລາວຫຼວງ): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 21.32 for your ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 21.32.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng:
- Ferry+Van price: USD 21.32. From Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang starting from 07:00 Luang Prabang until 07:00 Luang Prabang
How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Pak Beng?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
- 1 by Ferry+Van from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang starting from 07:00 Luang Prabang until 07:00 Luang Prabang
The most popular transport from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Luang Prabang to Pak Beng? 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:
- 100% chosen Ferry+Van