Luang Prabang

Boat and Ferry Travel

In Luang Prabang you can find a boat for hire just about anywhere along the entire length of the road bordering the Mekong River; the main jetty is on the river side of Wat Xieng Thong.

Buses from Vientiane arrive four to five times daily and take between 8 and 11 hours. You have your choice of VIP (usually with air-conditioning and toilets aboard), express, and regular buses; prices range from 100,000 to 130,000 kip. You'll pay more if you buy your ticket from an agency in town. There are also buses to Phonsavanh (eight hours; 100,000 kip), Vang Vieng (five hours; 135,000 kip), Udomxai (four hours; 60,000 kip), and Luang Nam Tha (nine hours; 100,000 kip), among other places. There are two bus terminals in Luang Prabang, the Northern Bus Terminal, out near the airport, and the Ban Naluang Southern Bus Terminal, in the south of town, with services to respective destinations.

Luang Prabang Planner

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Luang Prabang Transportation

• Air Travel
• Bike Travel
• Boat and Ferry Travel

• Car Travel
• Taxi, Tuk-Tuk, and Songthaew Travel