There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Laos by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane HAN - LPQ
3h 30m$122–273Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
23h$35–55Drive 742.9 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Vientianecar 742.9 km
10h$134–193Fly to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HAN - VTE
4h 11m$132–212
Hanoi to Laos by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Laos is to bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 23h.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Laos is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $280.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station station and arriving at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23h.
The distance between Hanoi and Laos is 436 km. The road distance is 742.9 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Laos without a car is to bus which takes 23h and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Hanoi to Laos, including transfers.
Hanoi to Laos bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Laos is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $55 and takes 23h.
Hanoi to Laos bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Laos is 743 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Hanoi to Laos.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Laos?
Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) once daily. Alternatively, HTX Van Tai 277 operates a bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 23h. Huyen Chau also services this route once daily.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–200
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
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