| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Easyride Services | SUV 4pax | Any time | +8h 30m | $570.94 | |
Bus | K Buddy | Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat | 05:00 | 16:00 | $38.70 | |
Van | Mekong Transfer | Van + Bus | 05:30 | 23:30 | $46.82 | |
Bus | Yortdoy Travel | Van + Bus + Song Taew + Slow Boat | 08:00 | 17:00 | $34.74 | |
Flight | Thai Vietjet | Economy | 08:25 | 12:05 | $226.87 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 08:50 | 15:15 | $201.95 | |
Flight | Thai Airways | Economy | 10:10 | 12:05 | $247.65 | |
Van | LaoLuang Travel | Van + Shuttle + Sleeping Bus | 11:00 | 06:00 | $40.78 | |
Bus | Naluangs | Bus + Van + Sleeping Bus | 12:00 | 07:30 | $45.31 | |
Flight | Nok Air | Economy | 12:30 | 15:15 | $127.00 | |
Flight | Nok Air | Economy | 12:55 | 14:05 | $141.43 | |
Bus | Yortdoy Travel | Van + Bus + Song Taew + Sleeping Bus | 13:30 | 08:00 | $42.29 | |
Flight | Thai Airways | Economy | 13:50 | 12:05 | $327.89 | |
Flight | Thai Airways | Economy | 14:25 | 12:20 | $166.25 | |
Flight | Thai Lion Air | Economy | 14:50 | 14:05 | $140.16 | |
Flight | Thai Vietjet | Economy | 15:25 | 12:05 | $160.15 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 16:05 | 15:15 | $185.30 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 16:25 | 12:20 | $138.55 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 17:55 | 14:05 | $124.11 | |
Flight | Thai AirAsia | Economy | 18:15 | 15:15 | $187.04 |
Travelling between Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 1,051.26 if you go by taxi+Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 46.82.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 35 hours to travel between Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 4h 50m. Bus+ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 1d 11h to reach Luang Prabang.
Travelling between Chiang Rai and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 46.82 if you opt for a K Buddy (เค บัดดี้) bus+van and as expensive as USD 1,051.26 if you buy a Mekong Transfer taxi+Ferry 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 Rai to Luang Prabang.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Mekong Transfer, Naluangs
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.
Easyride Services
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+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $42 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 1750 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Easyride Services, K Buddy, Mekong Transfer, Naluang, Naluangs, Smart En Plus, Sombat Tour, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Yortdoy Travel |