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There are three buses running between Luang Prabang and Vietnam everyday except. One is to/from Hanoi, one is to/from Vinh and another is to/from Hue.

Buses used for all destinations are spleeping, air-conditioned buses.

All Luang Prabang – Vietnam buses operate out of Naluang Mini bus station and pass through Phonsavan and cross the border at Nam Khan/Namcan border checkpoint in Xiengkhuang province.

Hanoi buses pass through Vinh, Dien Chau and Thanh Hoa (Vietnam) where they drop off/pick up passengers.  

The bus journey take 24-26 hours for Luang Prabang-Hanoi, 18-19 hours for Laung Prabang-Vinh and 28+ hours for Luang Prabang-Hue.

In Hanoi the buses arrive to and/or depart from Nuoc Ngam station around 9km from the old quarter and 1km from Hanoi’s southern bus station along road NR1. 

In Vinh the buses arrive to and/or depart from Vinh bus station (known in Vietnamese as Bên xe Vinh), in the town centre.

Bus Schedules for Luang Prabang

All Hanoi and Vinh buses pass through Namcan and Dien Chau where they drop off/pick up passengers. 

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HOW TO GET TO LUANG PRABANG
Air: Luang Prabang is served by Lao Airlines, Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways and PB Air, with regular services to Vientiane, Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

Luang Prabang  Flight Schedule 

International Route

Domestic Route

Remark: All times is local time
1=Monday 2=Tuesday 3=Wednesday 4=Thursday
5=Friday 6=Saturday 7=Sunday
For more info try International Route by www.laoairlines.com

Land:
Southern Bus Station : To Vientiane (10 hours), Vang Vieng (6 hours), Xieng Khouang (8 hours) and Luang Namtha (8 hours).
Northern Bus Station : To Oudomxay (5 hours), Nong Khiaw (3 hours), Pakmong (2.5 hours) and Vieng Kham (5 hours).

Transportion from Luang Prabang to Provinces

Luang Prabang Boat Timetable