Transportation in Laos (Luang Prabang, Bokeo, Pakbeng)

Contents:

Buses and boats from the border with Thailand
Transportation in Luang Prabang
Features of taxi and tuk tuks in Laos
Rent a bicycle or bike

Buses and boats from the border with Thailand

How to get from Nam Ngen Border Crossing to Pakbeng

Tuk Tuk to the border with Thailand (Nam Ngen Border Crossing) to the town of Muang Ngeun costs 0,23 USD = 5 000 LAK
Local bus Muang Ngeun - Pakbeng 1,6 USD = 35 000 LAK Departure once a day at 12:00 pm, with a bus station in the city center ( Location: 19.622010, 101.110072) . But can easily go both later and earlier!
Dimensional luggage is placed on the roof. Buy tickets at the ticket office at the bus station. In Pakbeng from the bus station to the area of the marina and the guest-house is about 2.5 miles, which can easily be either passed by foot or hired a tuk tuk.

The bus in Muang Ngeun

Prices from Muang Ngeun

Buses from Huay Xai

The bus station in Bokeo (Huay Xai) Location: 20.249993,100.443572

Bus Bokeo (Huay Xai) - Luang Prabang 5,5 USD = 120 000 LAK departure at 14.00 every day
Bus Bokeo (Huay Xai) - Vientiane 10,5 USD = 230 000 LAK departure at 11.30 every day

Bus station in Bokeo

Schedule and prices from Bokeo

The bus station in Luang Prabang

Boats from Huay Xai on the Mekong

Slow big boats go to Luang Prabang from Hua Xai with a stop in Pakbeng.

Price from Hua ksaia to Luang Prabang 10 USD = 220 000 LAK
From Luang Prabang to Pakbenga 5 USD = 110 000 LAK

In Pakbeng go to the pier (should be in the morning at 8 am) to find out what boats go and sit in the proper one. The ticket will be sold in the boat. Departure at 9 am, but can easily hold. Arrive no earlier than 5 - 6 pm the same day.

Pier in Pakbeng

Inside the boat

Salon of a ship

The boat outside

Cruise super boat

Transportation in Luang Prabang

The bus station in Luang Prabang BANNALUANG

Location Google: 19.86851, 102.13189 . Prior to this bus station is within walking distance, or hire a tuk-tuk.

Types and basic prices for the direction Luang Prabang - Vientiane:

EXPRESS 5 USD = 110 000 LAK
VIP 5,9 USD = 130 000 LAK
SLEEPING BUS 6,8 USD = 150 000 LAK (toilet, eating in local dining after 5 hours travel and water included in the price). This bus comes to Vientiane near 7 am the next day.

Prices and bus schedule

Schedule and prices to Vientiane

Bus fares for various directions

Domestic and international buses

Bus prices and directions from Luang Prabang

Prices of different directions

Local city Buses

local bus

inside the local bus

Vip and Express buses

Express bus inside

Express bus outside

VIP bus to Luang Prabang

Sleeper coaches (Sleeping bus)

SLEEPING BUS

SLEEPING BUS with 2 rows

Sleeping bus with three rows

Features of taxi and tuk tuks in Laos

Tuk tuks in Laos is a mix of Thai tuk-tuk and Thai Songteo. There is a roof rack where you can put a lot of utensils, and fit within the 8 people. The cost depends on the distance. up to 5 km. 0,23 USD = 5 000 LAK to 10 km 0,46 USD = 10 000 LAK But they may charge a half - twice as expensive, especially if you do not know the distance of travel.

Prices for rental bike

Tuk Tuk in Laos

Rent a bicycle or bike

Prices for bicycles 0,91 USD = 20 000 LAK per day
Mountain bike 2,3 USD = 50 000 LAK
Motobike manual transmission 5 USD = 110 000 LAK per day, automatic 6,4 USD = 140 000 LAK