Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Bus
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai to Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai Route Summary
Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Thailand.There are up to 2 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Luang Prabang bus station at 16:00h, arriving at Chiang Rai bus station at 11:30h the following day. While latest bus departs at 16:00h, arriving at 11:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Luang Prabang, Laos
Arrival station and country
Chiang Rai, Thailand
Travel Distance
292 mi
Average Trip Duration
19h 30min
Total Departures
2
Lowest Price
$51
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai:Getting from Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai by bus
The shortest travel distance between Luang Prabang and Chiang Rai is 292 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 19:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 19:30h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.Overnight buses
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Chiang Rai earlier, there
is 1 night bus departing from Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai.
The overnight bus departs at 16:00 and arrives at 11:30
the following day.
Since the travel time between the two stations is 10:59, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Luang Prabang to Chiang Rai route
There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.Departure and arrival stations
For more details about Luang Prabang or Chiang Rai bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Luang Prabang
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Luang Prabang, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Chiang Rai
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Chiang Rai, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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