Find out exactly how to travel from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang. I will compare taking a plane, minivan, bus, or boat, and go through everything you need to know, including crossing the border.
If you’re backpacking overland through Southeast Asia high chance you will be doing this all overland. Well, if that’s the case, chances are you’ll be heading from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang at some stage.
But actually figuring out the different options, and which will work for you, can be a lot. Just be aware that if you aren’t up for a 2 day journey, you’ll be stuck flying, which can be a bit pricey.
There’s always the famous slow boat ride or a bus between these two cities, but this takes 2 full days. Plus, there are numerous horror stories, which can definitely make you think twice.
I’ve been lucky enough to visit Thailand and Laos a bunch of times. I’ve actually made the trip from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang twice now.
If you don’t have a ton of time, flying directly to Luang Prabang is probably your best option. Now it isn’t cheap, but it’ll be worth it. However, if you’re down for an adventure and have a few days to spare, the slow boat is a must!
| Transport Method | Time | Cost | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane | 4 hours | from $100 | Simple, comfortable journey |
| Slow Boat | 2 days | from $40 | Riverside views |
| Speed Boat | 6 hours | from $55 | Fast journey |
| Luxury Boat | 2 days | from $55 | Enjoy luxury for a couple of days |
| Bus | 12 hours | from $25 | An affordable option |
How To Get From Chiang Mai To Luang Prabang: All Transport Options Explained
🚗 How I Book Cheap Transport In Thailand & Laos: 12Go Asia
1. Fly Directly To Luang Prabang
So, taking a flight is probably the easiest and quickest option. Though currently, there are no direct flights every day between these two cities.
Lao Airlines does fly four times per week, but depending on how far in advance you book, their flights can be quite pricey.
I’ve flown before with Lao Airlines and was pleasantly surprised. It was comfortable, we received snacks and drinks, and the flight attendants were absolutely lovely.
Unfortunately, if your dates don’t match up with the flights, a stopover in Bangkok will be necessary. Though, honestly, this could be the perfect excuse to head to the islands on the Andaman Coast.
Air Asia is my fav go to when I’m trying to save a few bucks on flights. They’ve frequent departures between Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Luang Prabang every day! Bangkok Airways is another choice, but they’re usually more expensive.
Best to budget between $100 and $200 on flights from Chiang Mai to Laos, depending on who you fly with and how far in advance you book.
How To Get To Chiang Mai International Airport
Getting to the airport in Chiang Mai is pretty damn simple you can’t really go wrong.
The easiest way will for sure be to simply flag down a tuk tuk and let the driver know to take you to departures.
There is also a public bus you can take. If you are keen to see how to get to Chiang Mai International Airport, make sure to read my post.
Here’s a bit of a breakdown of each option:
Taxi & Grab
A taxi is the most common option since it’s quick and convenient.
Also, Grab has just started operating from the Airport.
Songthaew
Simply find a Songthaew and let the driver know where you’re heading to the airport.
If he isn’t going that direction, he may say no, though there will be plenty more to choose from.
The standard rate is 40 THB / $1.30.
Tuk Tuk
There are also plenty of tuk-tuks to around Chiang Mai, literally it’ll be a mission NOT to find one.
The one downside is that tuk-tuks are not the most spacious, so if you have quite a few bags, this won’t be the best option.
The standard rate is between 100 THB to 120 THB / $3.30 to $4.00. However, most drivers will happily tell you there is a fixed rate of 150 THB / $5.00.
Bus
Like most places, taking the bus is definitely the cheapest option. There are two different bus routes to choose from, both of which start in central Chiang Mai, and just travel in different directions.
The first bus is the R3 Red bus which goes to Nimman Road first before Tha Pae Gate.
The R3 Yellow bus goes the other way, stopping at Tha Pae before heading to Nimman Road. Simple as that!
The cost of the bus is 20 THB / $0.70, and they run every 30 minutes from 6.30 am to 11.30 pm.
Luang Prabang International Airport To the City Centre
Once you have arrived in Luang Prabang, the airport is a mere 5km from the center.
However, even with this small distance, taxis still charge $6 for a carload, which is cheap, I know, but pricey for Asia!
There is also no public transportation, which can be super annoying if you are a solo traveler.
Prepaid Taxi
A prepaid taxi is for sure the most common option for getting to the city center.
To book one, you’ll need to visit one of the prepaid taxi counters in the arrivals hall. The price is fixed at $7.00, so whether you are traveling with one person or three, the price stays the same.
Pre-Arranged Hotel Transfer
Pre-booking a transfer from your accommodation before arriving is one of the easiest options.
There will be someone waiting for you at the airport with a sign.
Your hotel will likely charge the same price as the prepaid taxis, $7.00, which is super handy.
Tuk Tuk
So, unfortunately, you won’t find any tuk tuks inside the airport itself. Just so you know, you have to go past the main entrance to catch a ride.
This could be a pain if you’re lugging about a suitcase!
For this ride, you should expect to pay about $3.00. Just mentally prepare yourself, as good chance you’ll need to haggle on the price!
2. Take The Bus For 20 Hours *NOT RECOMMENDED*
For a very long time, there was no direct overland option between Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang, but this is now a thing of the past.
12Go Asia now sells tickets on direct buses. However, be prepared, it is a painfully long journey and not all that comfortable either.
Nevertheless, if you are considering this, be prepared for at least 20 HOURS on the bus and to spend $50.00 on tickets.
Seriously, if you do decide to take this journey, please let me know how it goes in the comments. This is one method I am definitely not brave enough to try myself.
The roads are definitely windy, and the bus will constantly be speeding up and slowing down.
Also, do not expect luxuries like air conditioning, space, and comfortable seats, as these are rare to come by.
3. Bus & Slow Boat Combo For The Ultimate Adventure
For the next option, you will need to get from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong, the Thai border town. You can easily book a minivan at your guesthouse or at one of the many travel agencies.
These will pick you up from your hostel in Chiang Mai. Though be warned, you will be squished in like sardines.
These minivans often include a stop at the famous white temple in Chiang Rai. Though, there are plenty of other Chiang Rai attractions if you decide to spend a couple of days there.
Alternatively, you can take a bus, which will be a lot roomier, though your journey will take longer. You can book tickets on 12Go Asia and check out other’s reviews
Then after you’ve arrived in Chiang Khong, you can either stay a night there or cross the border to Huay Xai.
I actually stayed two nights at Namkhong Guesthouse and Resort, paying $5.70 per night for a twin room (that’s $2.85 per person!).
There’s a pool to use, it’s located in the lush tropical garden, a 7/11 is a two-minute walk away, and an amazing restaurant called PadThai Baan Yim Restaurant is just down the road.
Everything in the photo below costs $5.20, including the drinks!
Cross The Border From Thailand To Laos
You can catch a tuk-tuk from Chiang Khong to the Friendship Bridge, where the border is located, for $4.50.
I recommend doing this when it opens to avoid crowds and tour groups.
It’s a fairly simple crossing: just get processed on the Thailand side, jump on a bus that will drop you off on the Lao side, and get processed there.
However, make sure you have enough money for visas and fill out your paperwork correctly to avoid delays (An ATM is available there as well if you need it).
Once you have your visa there are plenty of tuk-tuks to drive you to Huay Xai.
They usually take multiple groups, though in the morning, when there aren’t that many people, you may have to wait a while to fill it up. Alternatively, you can pay for it to leave early, which we did for $11.00.
4. Slow Boat To Luang Prabang
Once you have traveled from Chiang Mai To Chiang Khong, you will need to get from Chiang Khong to Luang Prabang.
The best way is to cross the border and take a slow boat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. It is a two-day trip, where everyone is stuffed into a boat.
Though this journey will actually take you to some of the best places in Northern Thailand, and as someone who has done it twice, I agree.
I had heard numerous horror stories, but I still had the courage to go.
There is an office at the port where tickets can be purchased. I paid $25.40 for mine. Everyone is then piled onto the boat and sat in old car chairs.
They do have padding and are surprisingly comfortable. Also, the seats are not bolted to the ground, so some have more room than others.
Seat numbers are assigned, but no one ever sticks to this. Onboard is a toilet and a stall selling noodles and drinks. The toilet can get quite flooded, so remember to wear shoes!
The views are quite similar throughout the entire trip until you get a couple of hours from Luang Prabang, with lime karsts towering over the river.
One night of the journey will be spent in Pakbeng.
No matter what the salespeople on the boat say, there is no need to book accommodation in advance. Just show up at the dock, expecting to see many locals, telling you about rooms they have to rent.
To be honest, I didn’t think the trip was all that bad, and we actually got there faster than we thought we would.
Arriving To Luang Prabang On The Slow Boat
Lastly, the boat doesn’t stop directly in Luang Prabang but rather a few kilometers out.
I had previously read nightmare posts about people being dropped off in the middle of nowhere and having to pay ridiculous tuk-tuk fees.
Luckily, times have changed.
There is now a large building where people organize tuk-tuks for $2.40 per person to the very center of Luang Prabang. It is totally organized, though the prices are fixed, so don’t be stubborn and try to haggle.
5. Luxury Cruise To Luang Prabang
If you don’t mind the idea of spending two days on a boat but are more concerned about comfort, a luxury cruise could be the best.
Depending on the company, the cruises can cost between $150 and $350. This includes meals and one night’s accommodation in Pakbeng.
These are certainly, as the name implies, luxurious, well compared with the slow boats.
There are fewer people on board giving you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy. They also appear to be in a lot better condition and much nicer than the slow boats.
🚗 How I Book Cheap Transport In Laos: 12Go Asia
6. Speed Boat From Huay Xai To Luang Prabang
Do I dare put this option in here?
It’s bad, but if you are weighing all options, you can’t forget the infamous speed boats.
Do I recommend them? No. Will you have an enjoyable trip with them? No.
These boats are quite dangerous, especially in the dry season when water levels are low. Though you can read about all the dangers online, just google it!
There is a reason you need to wear life jackets and motorbike helmets.
It is six to seven hours of constant motor whirling and the countryside whizzing by. On the plus side, it is much quicker than the two-day slow boat. Also, pray that it doesn’t rain on the trip, as drops will fall from the sky hard on you like bullets.
A speedboat from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang will cost about $45.
Where To Stay In Luang Prabang?
There are plenty of awesome accommodation choices in Luang Prabang. Think of impressive resorts, historic hotels, social hostels, and locally owned guesthouses.
During our recent visit, we stayed on a quaint little side street minutes from the center and the Mekong River.
I fell in love with this little spot.
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Things To Do In Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang is full of pretty awesome things to do that will keep you busy for days.
For additional inspo for your trip, check out my 3 day itinerary in Luang Prabang.
Kuang Si Falls
Kuang Si Falls is one of the best things to do in Luang Prabang.
Nowadays the easiest way to get there is by taking an organized minivan. These can be booked basically everywhere in the city.
Prices start around $2.50 / 50,000 LAK, though you will need to check how long how will actually be spending at the falls.
Pak Ou Caves
A pretty damn cool day trip from Luang Prabang is to Pak Ou Caves. Here you can check out this sacred site and enjoy a ride along the Mekong River.
You can either simply organize your trip in advance through a tour agency or just turn up at the dock opposite Saffron Coffee if you are keen to save a couple dollars.
Joining a shared boat at the wharf in the morning will cost $3.00 / 65,000 LAK. The entry to the cave is not included and is an extra $1.00 / 20,000 LAK.
Night Market
The Luang Prabang Night Market is not just for food. It is also a great place to go souvenir shopping!
There are plenty of different items being sold here, from toys to jewelry to clothing and so much more. No doubt, you will find something to bring home.
Just be aware that you are expected to barter for prices.
Mount Phousi
A top sunset-watching spot is Mount Phousi. Though it is very popular, you will want to head up at least an hour before the sun goes down.
There is an entry fee of $1.50 / 30,000 LAK, which you will need to pay.
The climb consists of over 300 stairs, and there are two access points on each side of the mountain.
Apart from the impressive view from the top, there is also a temple called Wat Chom Si.
FAQs About Traveling Chiang Mai To Laos
How do I get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang?
Okay, so to get from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang you have a few options (some better than others):
– A 1 hour direct flight
– 20 hour bus journey
– 2 day slow boat on the Mekong
– 8 hour speed boat, holding on for dear life
Is there a direct flight from Chiang Mai to Laos?
Absolutely, you can fly straight from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang easy as! Lao Airlines has flights 3 times a week, and it’s just a quick hop of about an hour.
🚗 How I Book Cheap Transport In Thailand & Laos: 12Go Asia
Wrap Up: Chiang Mai To Luang Prabang- Best Ways To Travel
Alright, so now you should have a pretty decent idea for your adventure from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang, and an adventure it will be if you take the slow boat!
What better way to kick off your epic Laos trip?
Whether you fly directly in less than an hour or take the slow boat, you’ll be all sweet.
Just try and avoid the long bus journeys!
Any Questions? Let me know in the comments!
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Hi, we did it this year and enjoyed the ride an the Mekong. But the prices for the tuktuks have been 100000 riel per Person in Luang Prabang.
Thank you so much for the great blog! I wonder if you can help, I was hoping to book an overnight sleeper bus or a VIP bus that leaves in the afternoon from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. I’ve checked 12Go and other sites but can only find buses in the morning. Do you know if there are sleeper buses and afternoon buses that you can book when you get there? Or if there’s another way to book online?
I’ll be doing the Gibbon experience and get back to Huay Xai at 4pm and hoping to get a bus to Luang Prabang the same day. Any tips would be amazing please!
great comments on the speed boat trips. My wife and I took the trip a few years back and it was totally crazy. We did not read the google reviews until we had finished and it was exactly as people stated. Only the locals had helmets, none of the tourists had them, there were no life jackets on board that we could see, and the driver of the speed boat thought he was in a race. We shot thru the rapids, stopped for propane, and heard the motor wine for 6 plus hours with our suit cases on our laps. I think they had oversold the boat, or let too many nonpaying locals on. It was a crazy experience that we are still talking about years later. What a ride.
gracias for such a detailed explanation of the entire journey from thailand to luang prabang, appreciate it very much…wifey n me r gonna use this as our bible …cheers
Thank you Tash, fantastic post! I live in Bangkok and have never taken the opportunity to travel to Laos, but after hearing good things about Luang Prabang and reading your post, I think we will take a few days extension of our Chiang Mai Songkran holiday and head there on the boat. Keep up the great writing
Hi , are they offer the trip from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang in daily basis ? Or it only on selected day per week . I’m traveling to Chiang Mai in another 2 weeks time and wish to cross the border by slow boat via Mekong river .
You will need to take a mini van from Chiang Mai to Chiang Khong. I recommend staying the night at Chiang Khong then crossing the border in the morning and making your way to the slow boat pier. I am not sure of the frequency of the minivans but if you check the 12.go asia website it will give you some indication.
Saving this for when I go to Laos! Super informative.
Very informative post! I wouldn’t mind spending on the Luxury cruise its pretty reasonable.
Thanks! It would be worth the money if you have it
Great and informative post. I loved my time in Asia but never got the chance to visit Chiang Mai :( Looks fab though!
Thanks! Oh you will have to visit next time! Its amazing
The luxury cruise sounds like a fun and photogenic way to do it. But more realistically I would probably pick the slow boat :-D
It certainly would be! I did the slow boat and enjoyed it, I read horror stories previously but it honestly wasnt that bad
Great tips! I’d love to try the cruise the most, it looks like a great way to slow travel and see more of the countries. :)
Yeah totally its an awesome way to travel
Really helpful info! The luxury cruise sounds amazing, I didn’t know that was an option in Thailand. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah it would be well worth the money if you have a little extra to spend! No worries
Really helpful post! I had no idea there were so many options!
Thanks! Yeah its amazing how many options there are
What an informative post. It’s good that you have written all the options, from cheap to luxurious. The speed boat really sounds like something I would never want to try.
Thanks! Yeah I tried to do a decent round up! Argh no defiantly dont, we saw so many of them drive past and each time we cringed!
Such a great and informative post. Pinned for when I finally get my butt to Asia! Your photographs are stunning!!!
The view from the plane looks so spectacular. I would love to take a luxury cruise and enjoy all the scenes :D
There is some amazing views over SE Asia, love plane trips!
Luang Prabang is such a great city! Super helpful to see all the different options for getting there. That 12Go Asia site is really handy — it didn’t exist back when I was in SE Asia, so you pretty much just had to turn up at the bus station and hope something was leaving soon. Times have changed!
I love it there! Yeah I wanted to do a roundup to make it easy for people to find the best option for them. Love 12GO asia as well, super helpful especially checking out who to book with and reviews!
I feel like I’m the last travel blogger on earth to visit Thailand! I’ve seen a lot of Asia, but for some reason Thailand has evaded me—probably because I want to give myself a full 3-4 weeks to explore and that’s a tough amount of time to carve out in your schedule! Thanks for the virtual journey =)
Thats amazing that you still haven’t visited! Yeah you do need a decent amount of time to do it properly though and not rush it :)
I visited both cities but not one after another. They are both awesome so it’s good to know you can hit both in one trip.
Yeah it takes a bit of effort to get between the two but it is certainly worth it!
This is such an awesome guide/post girl! Good job ❤️❤️
I love posts like this, they take all the anxiety of travel away for me – I think the scary part is often not knowing what on earth to do on journeys like this. I’ll be in Chiang Mai in November and can’t wait :)
Thanks! Yeah totally I spent so many hours researching when I was traveling! Oh thats awesome that you are visiting. Let me know if you want any recommendations as to what to do there :)
I do! MY hub and I will be doing a 3 month SEA trip – we’re thinking 3 weeks in Thailand, 3 weeks in Vietnam, 3 weeks in Indonesia, with 1 week in Laos, 1 week in Cambodia, and 1 week in Malaysia (order depicted by geographic route obv). It is SOOO much research and work to do haha ugh. Do you have any tips or pointers on best way to take it all in and sort it all out? Also, we know very little about Laos – what should we do and where should we visit? Also, I think getting to and from each country is the biggest problem to solve. Any tips would be great!
Hey Katie!
Sounds like an awesome trip, I am dying to visit Indonesia!
I feel you on the so much research part, I usually make a word document, build a list of which countries I am visiting, from there separate each country into a different page and figure out what highlights I must see in each country! My favorite website to building an itinerary is My Funky Travel. They have some awesome backpacking routes, https://myfunkytravel.com/backpacking-route-south-east-asia.html and https://myfunkytravel.com/backpacking-route-indonesia.html . If I were you I would start in Bangkok, head north to Chiang Mai, slow boat it to Laung Prabang Laos, go to Vang Vieng then to Vietanne. Catch a flight to Hanoi and travel south through Vietnam. Cross the border and visit Phomn Penh, In Cambodia I recommend visiting the beaches in Sihnoukville (stay in Otres Beach) and if you have enough time head to Koh Rong Sanoleom. Then Siem Reap and back across to Bangkok. From there head south exploring the beaches and cross over into Malaysia.
In Laos Luang Prabang was a favorite, though it is expensive by South East Asian standards, but totally worth it. Vang Vieng has stunning nature and scenery. I have also heard Don Det (four thousand islands) is amazing, but I have not made it that south in Laos yet.
Border crossings are fairly easy though, just make sure to research what company you book with to avoid getting scammed :)
Great post! It brings back memories from when I travelled this route by bus a few years ago :) such a fun adventure
This is so thorough! Thank you for this guide!
Yay, we did this two years ago! Did you enjoy both countries? We had a little problem in Luang Prabang, but definitely, Laos is a very interesting country to travel to.
Loved both countries! How did you travel between the two? I absolutely loved Laos, hope the problem didnt dampen your experience
I wanted to do this too but never had enough time to explore both places. I can barely cover one country in a trip – I need to travel long term :)
Its an amazing trip! Haha I am not the best long term traveller, though if you have done the research the border crossing and finding transport is super easy
Such an adventure just getting there. And you get to see so much of the local area while doing so. Great info on the expenses, too!
The journey is half the adventure ;)
We just left Chiang Mai to the other border (with Myanmar). But this is so practical to know. We were thinking a long time whether we should go to Laos or Myanmar next. I’ve heard both are amazing countries. If we go back we will definitely go to see Laos. Saving your page for that time. Thank you for sharing this.
Oh did you have to get a special visa/permission to get into Myanmar. I was there before Thailand though flew between the two instead as reading about crossing the border seemed super complicated! Laos is amazing, one of my favourite countries in SE Asia
No special visa needed. If you enter from Mae Sot it’s super easy :)
That luxury travel cruz looks lovely. The price isn’t bad considering if for two days. I would do that!
It would certainly be the most comfortable way to travel!
I would definitely go for the luxury cruise. I like the idea of a 2 day boat ride but I also love my comfort :) I like that you listed all the different options for transportation. Great post !
Yeah it would be an experience for sure! Thanks
I loved visiting Luang Prabang, and I did it overland by car from the north of Thailand then by boat cruise when we arrived in Laos. It was such a great experience and I hope to visit Luang Prabang again one day!
Sounds like an awesome adventure! I want to go back to Luang Prabang, its such a beautiful city
Oh wow does this bring back memories… we traveled from Thailand to Vientianne and took the bus all the way up to Luang Prabang.. would not recommend this to my worst enemy haha! However after reading this I am sooo jealous I never made it to Chiang Mai! Great resources here!
WOW! That would have been an intense journey! That would have taken so long, and buses in SE Asia are not the best either. Thanks!
I think one of the boat transfers would be my choice, probably the luxury one or the speed boat, I would say. Very handy reference guide!
I did the slow boat and it was an enjoyable two days :) thanks
The luxury cruise looks fancy (and I must say very photogenic, haha!) Definitely no for me for the speedboat option, especially when the safety level is questionable! Great information here! Thanks for sharing this post!
Super fancy and very instagramable! Haha hell no to the speed boat, you would have to be crazy to do that! No worries
Great post. We have been to Luang Prabang – we flew in from Hanoi. We were really impressed by the airport and the speed of processing there. Chiang Mai is on the list so this post will be saved for future reference!
Thats good to hear! I flew Vientiane from Hanoi, I was so surprised with the temperature difference between the two cities. Laos was 35 degrees and Vietnam 16 degrees. We got quite the shock
I used to live in Bangkok and I can attest that these routes are accurate. Thanks for sharing with people!
No worries!