| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Van | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Taxi + Van | 07:00 | 16:00 | $27.68 | |
Van | Luang Prabang Holiday Travel | Minivan | 07:30 | 15:30 | $20.90 | |
Van | Naluang | Regional 14pax | 08:00 | 16:00 | $21.96 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 08:57 | 11:37 | $25.00 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 09:50 | 15:40 | $104.24 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Hard Seat | 11:11 | 13:25 | $14.34 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Hard Seat | 11:30 | 14:10 | $14.34 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Standard | 12:16 | 14:31 | $13.00 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 13:15 | 14:31 | $18.66 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 13:35 | 15:21 | $18.66 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 14:10 | 16:50 | $25.00 | |
Train | Laos Group Tour | Second Class | 15:10 | 16:50 | $22.00 | |
Train | Laos Railway by RG Adventure | Second Class Seat | 15:46 | 17:25 | $16.66 | |
Flight | Lao Airlines | Economy | 16:40 | 11:00 | $110.68 |
| Cheapest Transport | $7 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 39m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 83 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Lao Airlines, Laos Group Tour, Laos Railway by Naluang, Laos Railway by RG Adventure, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Naluang, Sokphasert |
Travelling between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 129.12 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 20.65.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 24 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 39m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 50m to reach Luang Namtha.
Travelling between Luang Prabang and Luang Namtha can be as cheap as USD 20.65 if you opt for a Laos Group Tour van and as expensive as USD 129.12 if you buy a Lao Airlines flight 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 Luang Prabang to Luang Namtha.
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.
Sokphasert
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
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.
Laos Group Tour, Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, Naluang
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route