Luang Prabang to Hanoi Bus

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Route Summary

Luang Prabang to Hanoi bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Vietnam.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 5 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Luang Prabang bus station at 10:30h, arriving at Hanoi bus station at 04:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 18:00h, arriving at 19:00h the following day.
Departure station and country Luang Prabang, Laos
Arrival station and country HanoiVietnam
Travel Distance 455 mi
Average Trip Duration 01h 00min
Total Departures 5
Popular Operators Naluang, HTX 277 Bus
Lowest Price $55
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Luang Prabang and Hanoi by bus

The shortest travel distance between Luang Prabang and Hanoi is 455 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 10:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 26:00h. 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 Hanoi earlier, there are 5 night buses from Luang Prabang to Hanoi. The overnight buses depart between and 18:00 and arrive between 04:00 and 20:00 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 Luang Prabang to Hanoi 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.

10 Naluang
6.4 Sapa Discovery Travel
HTX Van Tai 277

Departure and arrival stations

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

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Hanoi here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $55 (One-Way) or $110 (Return).

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