There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane LPQ - HAN
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus
11h 10m$145–296Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
cheapest- Take the bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus
36h 38m$51–70Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus
- Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus
35h 34m$85Drive 887.4 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằngcar 887.4 km
14h 13m$159–230
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng is to bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) which costs $50 - $75 and takes 36h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng is to fly and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs $140 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Cao Bang via My Dinh bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 34m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Cao Bằng is 701 km. The road distance is 887.4 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng without a car is to bus which takes 35h 34m and costs $85.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Hanoi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng is 887 km. It takes approximately 14h 13m to drive from Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng.
Book your Luang Prabang to Cao Bằng bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Cao Bằng, Vietnam?
You can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Cao Bang via Hanoi and My Dinh bus station in around 35h 34m.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–230
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–240
- Website
- baolau.com
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
Bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoi
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $63
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- vietlaobus@gmail.com
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
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