There are 4 ways to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna by train, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
4h 31m¥177–295Drive 468.9 km
- Drive from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbannacar 468.9 km
6h 9m¥562–812Fly to Jinghong
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG)plane LPQ - JHG
3h 34m¥670–4,023Fly to Louang Namtha Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Louang Namtha Airport (LXG)plane LPQ - LXG
- Take the taxi from Louang Namtha Airport (LXG) to Boten stationtaxi
- Take the train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Stationtrain
22h 20m¥1,137–1,855
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥300 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to fly which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥650 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna station. However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang station and arriving at Xishuangbanna Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Luang Prabang and Xishuangbanna is 334 km. The road distance is 468.9 km.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna without a car is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥170 - ¥300.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna, including transfers.
Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, depart from Luang Prabang station.
The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is to train which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥170 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥650 - ¥4100 and takes 3h 34m.
Xishuangbanna is 1h ahead of Luang Prabang. It is currently 17:32 in Luang Prabang and 18:32 in Xishuangbanna.
Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna train services, operated by Laos - China Railway, arrive at Xishuangbanna Station.
What companies run services between Luang Prabang, Laos and Xishuangbanna, China?
Laos - China Railway operates a train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥145–250 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, China Eastern Airlines, Lao Airlines, and Qingdao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Jinghong (JHG) once daily.
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Pakse, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–5,500
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–6,000
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Noi Bai International, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,700
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Kunming, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–6,500
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Louang Namtha Airport via Don Muang, Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Jinghong via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Jinghong via Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–4,000
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Luang Prabang station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥145–250
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥145–155
- First Class
- ¥230–250
Train from Boten station to Xishuangbanna Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥71–150
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥71–73
- First Class
- ¥110–150
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna is 469 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Luang Prabang to Xishuangbanna.
There are 51+ hotels available in Xishuangbanna.