There are 5 ways to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HAN - VTE
3h 41m$157–230Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus
21h 49m$29–44Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain
26h 20m$124–376Drive 728.8 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Vientiane Stationcar 728.8 km
9h 48m$131–189Bus via Hanoi SSB
- Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus
23h 29m$51–93
Hanoi to Vientiane Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 21h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi station to Vientiane Station station. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and arriving at Vientiane Southern Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Vientiane Station station. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Vientiane station via Nanning and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 20m.
The distance between Hanoi and Vientiane Station is 542 km. The road distance is 728.8 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station without a car is to bus which takes 21h 49m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station, including transfers.
Hanoi to Vientiane Station bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Hanoi to Vientiane Station train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Vientiane Station is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 21h 49m, you could also train, which costs $120 - $380 and takes 26h 20m.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Vientiane Station, Laos?
Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines, and Lao Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Viet Lao Bus operates a bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane Southern Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 21h 40m.
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–200
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- $28–40
Train from Nanning to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $50–75
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Kunming South to Vientiane station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Second Class
- $65–90
- First Class
- $85–140
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- hhttps
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientiane
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
Hanoi to Vientiane Station bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Vientiane Southern Bus Station.
Hanoi to Vientiane Station train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Nanning station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Vientiane Station is 729 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Hanoi to Vientiane Station.
There are 289+ hotels available in Vientiane Station.









