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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 30m
    $141–209

  2. Bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    22h 10m
    $30–48

  3. Drive  744.2 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Hanoicar car 744.2 km
    9h 59m
    $134–193

  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
    $72–192

  5. Fly to Da Nang International Airport

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane VTE - DAD
    3h 28m
    $105–209

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 12m
    $40–56

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 521.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 30m

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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