Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Hanoi
Luang Prabang
Mon, Jun 10
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$51
 
 
$221

Other Options

Hanoi to Luang Prabang Schedule

Hanoi to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai AirAsia Economy 09:00 - 14:05VND 5,517k
Vietnam Airlines Economy #VN93112:50 - 14:00VND 8,169k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 14:55 - 17:55VND 1,422k
Grouptour Semi Sleeper 16:10 - 18:50VND 1,472k
HTX Van Tai 277 VIP Sleeper 41 18:00 - 19:00VND 1,323k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP 20 + Van + Train 20:00 - 13:00VND 1,380k

Transportation from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure9:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day20
Distance1350 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDuc Duong Bus, Grouptour, HTX Van Tai 277, HTX Van Tai 277, Sapa Discovery Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Thai AirAsia, To Vietnam Travel, Vietnam Airlines

Hanoi to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

TS
Every single part of the journey was awful. I didn't arrive at my destination. Some factors out of their control but they put 7 people in a storage for 4, for 12 hours. Then crammed everyone into a van that very clearly was not made for that type of journey. Would not recommend in the slightest.
Van Van + Sleeper Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jun 3, 2024
EH
6 hours late... Arrived at 1h in luang prabang
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 10, 2024
JF
Good
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jan 30, 2024
CC
The bus left 2h late, this is acceptable in East Asia so no problem. We Were supposed to do the trip with a techbus, it was certainly not one. This could be acceptable as well. But the worst part was that the bus arrived not 1,2, 5 hours left but 16HOURS LATE ( took us 39h instead of 23h to arrive) we basically spent 2nights in a bus that was basically Doing deliveries, taking merchandise (we were sleeping between a TV and a some rice bags at some points) every 20min while taking people on its way to laos. Added to that one of the tire punctured on our way, making us loose several hours (as if it was not already enough) to get it repaired while the driver just let us at a random street restaurant during this time and leaving us without telling us. If you are searching for thrill and you are not in a hurry then no pb otherwise find another alternative
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 19, 2023
EB
It was better then we expected. The driver was really nice and helpful. The only thing that was not great was that we arrived 2 hours later then expected
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), May 22, 2023
C
This was the second time we took this route since the first time we arrived to the border and had to go back to Hanoi since we didn't know that it wasn't possible to get on-arrival visas to Laos anymore. We left on time from Hanoi and arrive almost at 9 pm to Luang Prabang. More than a formal transport for people, the bus was a goods delivery service.The bus stopped more than a dozen times to collect and deliver multiple items on the way, including more people with no tickets. All felt more like of it was a side business from corrupted drivers than something organized from the company. There were few stops to go to proper toilets (specially for women) and to eat. The drivers smoked constantly inside the bus and the air conditioning damaged a couple of times.
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 15, 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Travelling between Hanoi and Luang Prabang is possible by Flight, bus, train and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 220.74 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 50.90.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 27 hours to travel between Hanoi and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Luang Prabang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h to reach Luang Prabang.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang?

Travelling between Hanoi and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 50.90 if you opt for a HTX Van Tai 277 bus and as expensive as USD 220.74 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi and Luang Prabang ?

  • 11 from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 14:55 T Travel until 18:00 Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station
  • 6 by Bus+Van from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:00 Hanoi SSB until 16:45 Hanoi SSB
  • 2 from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 09:00 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 12:50 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
  • 1 by Bus+Train+Van from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 20:00 SDT Hanoi Office until 20:00 SDT Hanoi Office

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Luang Prabang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Hanoi to Luang Prabang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 197.50.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Hanoi and Luang Prabang

Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Luang Prabang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Luang Prabang

Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), HTX Van Tai 277, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), To Vietnam Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 80% opted for a bus
  • 17% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% decided to fly
  • 1% Other