Hanoi to Luang Prabang Bus
Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang to Hanoi
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
Table Of Contents
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.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.
 Luang Prabang
Click here to open location in google maps.Cheapest tickets
Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.Adult ticket: $51 (One-Way) or $102 (Return).
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Other popular destinations from Hanoi
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Hanoi, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:Other popular destinations from Luang Prabang
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Luang Prabang, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:Frequently asked questions
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