How to travel from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang, Laos

There are several options for getting from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang by ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around LAK 332,920 ($22) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately LAK 590,175 ($39).

The distance between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang is around 283km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 185km (115 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Huay Xai and Luang Prabang by ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is to take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx LAK 590,175 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry which will typically cost around LAK 332,920 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Pakbeng and then to Luang Prabang. instead which will take 7hrs.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9hrs.

Treasure Travel Laos and Naluang run regular bus services between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. The ferry typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

run the ferry services between Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. Ferries run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Pakbeng and then to Luang Prabang. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Luang Prabang is Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) (LPQ) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luang Prabang. Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) (LXG) and Wattay International Airport (VTE) (VTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Huay Xai and Luang Prabang. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around LAK 590,175 ($39).