There are 5 ways to get from Vietnam to Laos by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Luang Prabang International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane HAN - LPQ
3h 35m$132–273Bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus
22h 10m$30–45Drive 742.7 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Vientianecar 742.7 km
10h$133–193Fly to Wattay International Airport
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HAN - VTE
4h 21m$142–212Bus
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus
24h 11m$35–56
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Laos is to bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station which costs $29 - $45 and takes 22h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Laos is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Vietnam to Laos station. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Old Quarter and arriving at Vientiane Southern Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 10m.
The distance between Vietnam and Laos is 437 km. The road distance is 742.7 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Laos without a car is to bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station which takes 22h 10m and costs $29 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Vietnam to Laos, including transfers.
Vietnam to Laos bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Laos is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $130 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, which costs $29 - $45 and takes 22h 10m.
Vietnam to Laos bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vietnam to Laos is 743 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Vietnam to Laos.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Laos?
Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) twice daily. Alternatively, Viet Lao Bus operates a bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 22h.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–240
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang Prabang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–260
- Phone
- +84 91 442 57 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- vietlaobus.com
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Schedules at
- vietlaobus.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- HTX Van Tai 277
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Book at
- 12Go
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