Vientiane to Hanoi bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Vietnam.There are up to 25 daily bus departures available, including 25 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Vientiane at 16:00h, arriving at Hanoi at 16:00h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 18:00h, arriving at 17:00h the following day.
The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Hanoi is 464 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 22:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 36:50h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Hanoi earlier, there
are 25 overnight coaches from Vientiane to Hanoi.
The overnight coaches depart between 16:00 and 18:00 and arrive between 06:20 and 19:20
the following day.
As the travel time between the two stations is 14:23, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can view some of them below.
Bus companies operating the Vientiane to Hanoi route
There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.
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