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How to get fromVientiane to Lào Caiby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    8h 54m
    $167–246

  2. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    31h 27m
    $45–78

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    15h 28m
    $90–189

  4. Drive 896.8 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Lào Caicar car 896.8 km
    14h 12m
    $161–232

  5. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane VTE - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    9h 55m
    $127–197

  6. Fly to Sam Neua, drive

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Sam Neua (NEU)plane plane VTE - NEU
    2. Drive from Sam Neua (NEU) to Lào Caicar car
    7h 10m
    $141–191

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    32h 27m
    $54–88

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    33h 16m
    $50–82

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 811.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Lào Cai via Vientiane station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Vientiane to Lao Cai via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Train Station, Hanoi Airport, and Sapa in around 31h 27m.

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