Hanoi to Luang Prabang Bus

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Hanoi to Luang Prabang Route Summary

Hanoi to Luang Prabang bus is a popular way of travelling between Vietnam and Laos.There are up to 16 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Hanoi bus station at 16:10h, arriving at Luang Prabang bus station at 16:55h the following day. While latest bus departs at 21:00h, arriving at 17:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Hanoi, Vietnam
Arrival station and country Luang Prabang, Laos
Travel Distance 455 mi
Average Trip Duration 09h 25min
Total Departures 16
Popular Operators Grouptour, Sapa Discovery Travel
Lowest Price $51
Transportation Options Bus, Plane, Minivan


Getting from Hanoi and Luang Prabang by bus

The shortest travel distance between Hanoi and Luang Prabang is 455 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 21:00 has a travel time of 18:50h. The longest travel time on the route is 25:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Luang Prabang earlier, there are 16 night buses from Hanoi to Luang Prabang. The overnight buses depart between and 21:00 and arrive between 15:50 and 19:00 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 18:37, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Hanoi to Luang Prabang route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

5.7 Grouptour
6.3 Sapa Discovery Travel
To Vietnam Travel
HTX Van Tai 277
Laos Luxury Travel

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Hanoi or Luang Prabang bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (Return).

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