Hanoi to Vientiane Bus

Hanoi to Vientiane Vientiane to Hanoi

Hanoi to Vientiane Route Summary

Hanoi to Vientiane bus is a popular way of travelling between Vietnam and Laos.There are up to 43 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Hanoi bus station at 15:30h, arriving at Vientiane bus station at 16:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 18:30h, arriving at 17:30h the following day.

Departure station and country Hanoi, Vietnam
Arrival station and country Vientiane, Laos
Travel Distance 464 mi
Average Trip Duration 22h 15min
Total Departures 43
Popular Operators Grouptour, VietNam Travel Bus
Lowest Price $30
Transportation Options Bus, Plane, Minivan



Getting from Hanoi and Vientiane by bus

The shortest travel distance between Hanoi and Vientiane is 464 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 17:20 has a travel time of 20:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 24:30h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 Vientiane earlier, there are 43 night buses from Hanoi to Vientiane. The overnight buses depart between 15:30 and 18:30 and arrive between 13:20 and 17:30 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 14:23, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.
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Bus companies operating the Hanoi to Vientiane route

There is a total of 4 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.

6.2 Grouptour
VietNam Travel Bus
To Vietnam Travel
HTX Van Tai 277

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Hanoi or Vientiane 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: $30 (One-Way) or $60 (Return).

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