How to Get From Luang Prabang Airport to Luang Prabang City Centre
Taxi · Tuk tuk · Shared Minivan
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Luang Prabang Airport is a small airport just outside the old town. Getting into the centre is straightforward, with taxis, tuk-tuks and shared minivans waiting outside. The taxi costs $4.50 (100,000 LAK) and takes 20m. A tuk-tuk charges the same fare, and a shared minivan runs it in 20 - 30 minutes, so pick whichever you fancy.
3 ways to travel from Luang Prabang Airport to Luang Prabang City Centre
There are three ways to travel from Luang Prabang Airport to Luang Prabang City Centre. You can choose between the private transport, tuk-tuk, and minivan. The journey takes 20m and the quickest way is by private transport. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by private transport with tickets starting at $4.50 (100,000 LAK).
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1Are the rates mentioned for Taxi and Tuk Tuk per passenger or entire cab/tuk-tuk?
Hi Sachin! The rates are for an entire cab/tuk-tuk. It's only a 15 min ride at the end:).
Our favourite places to stay in Luang Prabang
Here are our favourite places to stay in Luang Prabang for every budget.
Manichan Guesthouse
- Ideal location
- Walking distance to many sights
- Breakfast included
- Restaurant on-site
Sakaodeuan Hotel & Travel
Sakaodeuan Hotel located within the Old Town of Luang Prabang is in an ideal location to explore some of the city's best sights. You're less than 1km away from both Mount Phousy and the Night Market.
The rooms are spacious, comfortable and clean. One of the best things about this hotel are the staff who are there to help you with anything. And the complimentary breakfast is a highlight of the stay. It's delicious!
- Located in the Old Town
- Spacious and comfortable rooms
- Amazing staff
- Delicious free breakfast
Double rooms start from $75 (1,660,000 LAK) per night.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Why Visit Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is the former royal capital of Laos. A beautiful fusion of traditional Lao architecture and colonial design, this ancient city sits at the junction of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Luang Prabang lifts up your spirits with its 33 Buddhist temples and awakens your senses with its picturesque landscape.
Backdropped by mountains, adventurers will find plenty of things to do in Luang Prabang. You'll find turquoise waterfalls, trekking trips and biking trails on the outskirts of town. Our favourite part? The friendly atmosphere and slow life that it was somehow able to maintain despite the growing number of tourists.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Luang Prabang Airport to Luang Prabang City Centre, roughly apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $4.50 (100,000 LAK). The quickest trip takes 20m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang?
Journey times from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang overlap: taxi 20m, tuk tuk 20m, shared minivan 20 - 30m. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang?
The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Luang Prabang is by private transport with ticket costs starting from 100,000 LAK.
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