HOW TO GET TO LUANG NAMTHA
Luang Namtha is accessible by air, land and river. The most popular overland routes to and from the province start and end at Bokeo Province's Ban Houey Xay and Luang Prabang. There is an international border crossing at Boten (China-Laos) and regular air service from Vientiane on Lao Airlines. For adventurous travelers, try a journey up the Mekong River from Ban Houay Xay to Xieng Kok in Muang Long, or a 2-day river journey up the Namtha River, which also originates in Ban Houy Xay. Once you reach the province, local transport by tuk tuk, the bus or a jumbo is inexpensive and easy to arrange. For short trips, many people get around by renting bicycles.
Luang Namtha Flight Schedule
|
Flight No |
Days |
Routing |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
|
QV601 |
Monday, Wedensday, Friday |
VTE-LXG |
12:30pm |
13:30pm |
|
QV602 |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
LXG-VTE |
14:10pm |
15:10pm |
Luang Namth outside bus timetable
|
Destination |
Distance |
Price |
Departure Time |
Approximate Arrival |
Hours |
Remark |
|
Luang Namtha-Oudomxay |
120 km |
40,000 |
08:30am |
11:30am |
3 |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Luang Prabang |
300 Km |
70,000 |
08:30am |
17:30pm |
8 |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Vientiane |
700 Km |
140,000 |
08:30am |
22 |
||
|
Luang Namtha-Houay Xay |
195 Km |
65,000 |
08:30am |
13:30pm |
4 |
|
|
Luang Namtha-China (Muangla) |
125 Km |
45,000 |
08:00am |
10:00am |
2 |
Remark: *Prices subject to change without notice!
|
Destination |
Distance |
Price* |
Departure Time |
Approximate Arrival |
Hours |
Remark |
|
Luang Namtha-Muang Sing |
60 Km |
25,000 |
08:00am |
10:00am |
2 |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Muang Long |
110 Km |
45,000 |
08:00am |
12:00am |
3,5 |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Vieng Phoukha |
60 Km |
25,000 |
09:00am |
1,5 |
N/A |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Nalae |
75 Km |
45,000 |
09:00am |
3 |
N/A |
|
|
Luang Namtha-Boten |
60 Km |
25,000 |
08:00am |
09:30am |
1,5 |