There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Vietnam by plane, bus, or car
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Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane LPQ - HAN
1h 40m$113–254Bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
22h 10m$29–48Drive 744.4 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Hanoicar 744.4 km
9h 58m$134–193Fly from Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane VTE - HAN
3h 49m$152–232Bus
- Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
24h 12m$40–56
Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Vietnam is to bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station which costs $29 - $50 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Vietnam is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $110 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Southern Bus Station and arriving at Hanoi Old Quarter via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
The distance between Laos and Vietnam is 439 km. The road distance is 744.4 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Vietnam without a car is to bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station which takes 22h 10m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Laos to Vietnam, including transfers.
Laos to Vietnam bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
The best way to get from Laos to Vietnam is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, which costs $29 - $50 and takes 22h 10m.
Laos to Vietnam bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Vietnam is 744 km. It takes approximately 9h 58m to drive from Laos to Vietnam.
What companies run services between Laos and Vietnam?
Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) once daily. Alternatively, Viet Lao Bus operates a bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarter once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 22h.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–160
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–210
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–240
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–230
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–230
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarter
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwvvmzBhA2EiwAtHVrbyVCwiIJkYBSBEFUd1FJU61B0rS24DSIQh33R30_tD4ol7fHPWFbjxoCybMQAvD_BwE
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/huyen-chau
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