Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

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$35
 
 
$235

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Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Schedule

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Firstplan Transport Services SUV 4pax Any timeLAK 9,340,778
Thai AirAsia Economy 10:00 - 15:30LAK 3,634,972
Bangkok Air Economy 12:45 - 19:25LAK 4,029,104
Thai AirAsia Economy 14:35 - 21:00LAK 4,993,161
Naluang Van + Sleeper Bus 16:00 - 13:00LAK 660,844

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Cheapest Transport$35
Fastest Transport6h 25m
Earliest Departure9:35 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance1096 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Busline, Firstplan Transport Services, K Buddy, Naluangs, Thai AirAsia, Yortdoy Travel

Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Destination Reviews

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Starting at the Lao bus terminal was a bit tough, you have to exchange the voucher and find the bus - not many speak English, in our case there was luckily only one possible option. The whole route took longer than suggested, but we figured that from all other travel offers. The local sleeping bus takes about 15h to get to a station 15 minutes away from the border. After the bus ride we had a K buddy affiliate waiting to show us the vehicle we would take to ravel to the Lao Border Town Huay Xai (ca. 15 min away) There they awaited us and explained the next steps , bought the bus ticket and handed them to us since you need to take an mandatory bus line across the friendship bridge to Thai border. On the other side, after immigration at the Thai border there was a Thai driver from K buddy waiting to take us to Chang Rai. The whole travel was very seamless and easy. Biggest pain point was the Lao Sleeping Bus as is was quite rudimentary, also some people that got in at later bus stops had to sleep on the floor between the bed stations as all beds were full. We expected that though so all was fine and K Buddy really guided us through - their service was great :)
Bus Sleeping Bus + Taxi + Bus + Van, K Buddy (เค บัดดี้), Nov 21, 2023
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight+bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 234.17 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 34.07.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 22 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai. Flight will bring you to your destination in 6h 25m. Flight+bus does a much slower job and take about 21h 55m to reach Chiang Rai.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai?

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai can be as cheap as USD 34.07 if you opt for a Naluangs bus+van and as expensive as USD 234.17 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai ?

  • 2 by flight from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 14:35 Luang Prabang Airport until 14:35 Luang Prabang Airport
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Bus+taxi+Van from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 15:30 Chokprasert Bus Terminal
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai starting from 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal until 16:00 Chokprasert Bus Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai

Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส)

What is the most popular transport to get from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai?

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

  • 51% chosen Bus+Van
  • 47% chosen Bus+taxi+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi