| Cheapest Transport | $52 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 55m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 10 |
| Distance | 2799 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Bangkok Air, Firstplan Transport Services, Mekong Transfer, Thai AirAsia, Transport Co, Yortdoy Travel |
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+taxi+ferry+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 670.84 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+taxi which will set you back mere USD 51.52.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 56 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 55m. Bus+taxi+ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 2d 8h to reach Luang Prabang.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 51.52 if you opt for a Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล) bus+taxi and as expensive as USD 670.84 if you buy a Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส) taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส)
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Mekong Transfer
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route