There are 11 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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Fly to Senai International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane LPQ - JHB
18h 45mRM 668–1,825Train
cheapest- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
39h 40mRM 159–445Train, bus
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
33h 24mRM 225–479Bus
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
47h 38mRM 387–1,594Drive 2,306.3 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Kuala Lumpurcar 2,306.3 km
31h 22mRM 1,687–2,437Fly to Narathiwat Airport, drive
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane LPQ - NAW
- Drive from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Kota Bharucar
20h 34mRM 1,260–3,592Fly to Penang International Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LPQ - PEN
9hRM 812–2,016Fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane LPQ - SIN
7h 8mRM 674–1,567Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LPQ - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
7h 4mRM 762–1,590Bus, train
- Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loeibus
- Take the bus from Loei to Mochitbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
2d 1hRM 255–462Ferry, Local Bus, bus
- Take the ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xaiferry
- Take the bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Raibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2d 1hRM 446–666
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia is to train which costs RM 150 - RM 450 and takes 39h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia is to fly and train which takes 7h 4m and costs RM 750 - RM 1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Malaysia. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Loei, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Rantau Panjang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Malaysia. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 40m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Malaysia is 2072 km. The road distance is 2306.3 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia without a car is to bus which takes 47h 38m and costs RM 380 - RM 1600.
It takes approximately 18h 45m to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Malaysia bus services, operated by Naluang, depart from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal station.
Luang Prabang to Malaysia train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Malaysia is to fly which takes 18h 45m and costs RM 650 - RM 1900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 380 - RM 1600 and takes 47h 38m, you could also train, which costs RM 150 - RM 450 and takes 39h 40m.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Lao Airlines, and AirAsia fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Senai International Airport (JHB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to KL Sentral via Loei, Mochit, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), and Bandar Tasik Selatan in around 47h 38m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,800
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,200–3,500
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport via Noi Bai International, Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,400–4,200
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–2,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Chiang Mai, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,200
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,200
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–2,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 27m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,800
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,800
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,800
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,400
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 800–2,300
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–2,200
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,800
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,700
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 67–71
- First Class
- RM 110–120
Train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67–120
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- RM 67–71
- First Class
- RM 110–120
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 28–33
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 26–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 64–69
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14–70
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 14–21
- Express
- RM 45–70
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- customerenquiry@kliaekspres.com
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–75
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- brt@budsarakamtour.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 160
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Loei
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 160
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 081-8794949
- sunbus2112@hotmail.com
- Website
- sunbus.co.th
Bus from Loei to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 45–120
- Book at
- Omio
Bus from Loei to Mochit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 45–120
- Book at
- Omio
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- QueenExpress77@gmail.com
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60–110
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Chiang khong to Chiang Rai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 8
- Phone
- +66-83-3983993
- Website
- suasanatonycoach.com
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 100–160
- Schedules at
- suasanatonycoach.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 110–180
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
- Website
- asocialnomad.com
Ferry from Luang Prabang to Huay Xai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Luang Prabang to Malaysia bus services, operated by Naluang, arrive at Loei station.
Luang Prabang to Malaysia train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Vientiane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Malaysia is 2306 km. It takes approximately 31h 22m to drive from Luang Prabang to Malaysia.
There are 8319+ hotels available in Malaysia.