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How to get fromLaos to Northern Vietnamby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Northern Vietnam by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    4h 35m
    $116–273

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    24h 57m
    $32–67

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Northern Vietnamtaxi taxi
    24h 28m
    $39–55

  4. Drive 838 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Northern Vietnamcar car 838 km
    11h 49m
    $151–217

  5. Fly from Wattay International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Phu Thotrain train
    6h 44m
    $155–241

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 567 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Laos and Northern Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Northern Vietnam. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, take the bus to Cat Linh Bus Station, walk to Ha Noi, take the train to Phu Tho, then take the taxi to Northern Vietnam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station then take the taxi to Northern Vietnam.

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