Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Luang Prabang
Hanoi
Sat, Sep 21
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$54
 
 
$199

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Luang Prabang to Hanoi Schedule

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP 20 + Van + Train 09:00 - 02:00LAK 1,207,017
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP 20 + Van 11:30 - 02:30LAK 911,102
Lao Airlines Economy 12:05 - 15:30LAK 4,141,026
Vietnam Airlines Economy 14:40 - 22:35LAK 6,476,727
Lao Airlines Economy #QV31317:25 - 18:35LAK 3,647,587
Naluang Express Sleeper 41 18:00 - 20:00LAK 1,387,938

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport3h 25m
Earliest Departure9:00 AM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance728 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHTX Van Tai 277, Lao Airlines, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sarah Transport Laos, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Vieng Chaleune, Vietnam Airlines

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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It was better that I expected. I've read all the reviews before and was expecting something worse. The bus left on time. It's was Wednesday so the bus didn't have a toilet or outlets to charge phones. We didn't experience racism, we were just sitting in front of the bus when they called us and we got on. The seats were pretty comfortable and sleapable. There were 2 seats together and then one - on the side, so couples could sleep next to each-other. The driver knew a few English words but even without it we could have basic communication about stops and border crossing. The driver was not very friendly, but it was okay. The second driver was more attentive and helped us to search for lost headphones. The first toilet stop was in 2-3 hours at approximately 9 PM and the drivers yellled "toilet" so it was easy to understand. I recommend taking this change because there were no toilet stops until 8AM when we reached the border. The toilets in Laos side of the border were manageable, no paper though so make sure to have it. Also, make sure you don't put on the clothes you don't want to get dirty, because the border crossing was muddy. We had passports and Vietnamese E-Visa so there were no problems crossing the border. At first we went to Laos border and they checked our e-visas. Then we walked like 3-4 minutes and got to the Vietnamese side, took bags from our bus and got also checked for our passports and e-visas as well as bags. No queue and no extra fee. After that, we walked again for 4-5 minutes and stopped at a covered area (like a bus stop) after the barrier, where we got picked by our bus. We didn't have to walk a lot at all. The whole proess took us 1-1.5 hours. We stopped to eat at 1:30-2PM (there was a toilet there) and then didn;t stop anymore. At 5PM, we echnaged busses because our bus had to be repaired and got a bus with 3 rows with separate beds. We got to Hanoi 1.5 hours later. The roads were a bit bumpy in Laos, but got better in Vietnam. But the driver honked very frequently in Vietnam (apparently, that's normal in Vietnam). Overall, it was pretty good for such a long drive. Nothing to be scared of.
Luang Prabang to Hanoi, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Dec 23, 2023
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Hanoi 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 198.00 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 53.92.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 27 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Hanoi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Hanoi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 30m to reach Hanoi.

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

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 53.92 if you opt for a HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7) bus and as expensive as USD 198.00 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 Luang Prabang and Hanoi ?

  • 3 by flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi starting from 12:05 Luang Prabang Airport until 14:35 Luang Prabang Airport
  • 2 from Luang Prabang to Hanoi starting from 16:30 Luang Prabang until 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • 1 by Bus+Train+Van from Luang Prabang to Hanoi starting from 09:00 Villa Ban Pakham Hotel until 09:00 Villa Ban Pakham Hotel

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Luang Prabang to Hanoi 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 Luang Prabang and Hanoi

HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd)

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

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

  • 90% opted for a bus
  • 6% chosen flight+Bus
  • 2% chosen flight
  • 2% chosen Bus+Train+Van