Travelling between Pai and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus and van. Van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight+bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 47.28 if you go by Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight+bus which will set you back mere USD 4.05.
It can take you anywhere between 22 and 27 hours to travel between Pai and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Van is the fastest way to travel between Pai and Luang Prabang. Van will bring you to your destination in 22h. Flight+bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 25m to reach Luang Prabang.
Travelling between Pai and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 4.05 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines, Prem Pracha (เปรมประชาขนส่ง) flight+bus and as expensive as USD 47.28 if you buy a Terminal Green Van ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Pai to Luang Prabang.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Terminal Green
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route