Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Bus and Coach
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Route Overview
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Thailand.There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Luang Prabang at 15:30h, arriving at Chiang Rai at 10:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 15:30h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Luang Prabang, Laos
Arrival station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
292 mi
Average Trip Duration
18h 30min
Total Departures
3
Popular Operators
Luang Prabang Holiday Travel, K Buddy
Lowest Price
£40
Transportation Options
Coach, Ferry, Plane
Table Of Contents
Traveling by coach from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
The shortest travel distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai is 292 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 15:30 has a travel time of 18:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 19:00h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chiang Rai earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai.
The overnight coach departs at 15:30 and arrives at 09:30
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 10:59, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai route
There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Luang Prabang or Chiang Rai coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
 Luang Prabang
Click here to open location in google maps. Chiang Rai
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Chiang Rai here
Cheapest tickets
Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: £40 (One-Way) or £80 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Luang Prabang
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Luang Prabang, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Rai, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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