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There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Hanoi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    1h 40m
    $133–274
  2. Bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 9m
    $32–50
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    23h
    $35–55
  4. Drive  744.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Hanoicar car 744.2 km
    10h 2m
    $130–187

Laos to Hanoi by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration23hAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Laos and Hanoi, Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) twice daily. Alternatively, HTX Van Tai 277 operates a bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 23h. Huyen Chau also services this route once daily.

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