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How to get fromVientiane to Vietnamby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Vientiane to Vietnam by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    1h 40m
    $141–217

  2. Bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    23h 30m
    $33–50

  3. Drive  744.2 km

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

  4. Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane VTE - SGN
    2h 30m
    $74–227

  5. Fly to Da Nang International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane VTE - DAD
    4h 13m
    $105–213

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 21m
    $40–56

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Vietnam?

Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) twice daily. Alternatively, Viet Lao Bus operates a bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarter once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 22h.

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