Vientiane to Hanoi Bus

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Vientiane to Hanoi Route Summary

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 bus station at 16:00h, arriving at Hanoi bus station at 16:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 18:00h, arriving at 17:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Vientiane, Laos
Arrival station and country HanoiVietnam
Travel Distance 464 mi
Average Trip Duration 12h 00min
Total Departures 25
Popular Operators Grouptour, TBus
Lowest Price $31
Transportation Options Bus, Plane, Minivan



Getting from Vientiane and Hanoi by bus

The shortest travel distance between Vientiane and Hanoi is 464 mi. The fastest bus 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: 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 25 night buses from Vientiane to Hanoi. The overnight buses depart between 16:00 and 18:00 and arrive between 06:20 and 19:20 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 Vientiane to Hanoi route

There is a total of 8 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
7.7 TBus
VietNam Travel Bus
HTX Van Tai 277
Sarah Transport Laos
KP 79 Transportation
Soutchai Travel

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Vientiane 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: $31 (One-Way) or $62 (Return).

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