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How to get fromLào Cai to Vientianeby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Lào Cai to Vientiane by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HAN - VTE
    8h 24m
    $162–238

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    33h 2m
    $47–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    17h 24m
    $79–171

  4. Bus via Southern Bus Station Vientiane

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    30h 32m
    $60–116

  5. Drive 899.9 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Vientianecar car 899.9 km
    14h 14m
    $162–233

  6. Drive to Sam Neua, fly

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Sam Neua (NEU)car car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    7h 11m
    $143–193

  7. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane KMG - VTE
    10h 21m
    $123–205

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    31h 39m
    $49–74

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 757.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Lào Cai to Vientiane via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 17h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lao Cai to Vientiane via Hanoi SSB and Southern Bus Station Vientiane in around 30h 32m.

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