Vientiane to Hanoi

Vientiane to Hanoi

Vientiane
Hanoi
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Vientiane to Hanoi Destination Reviews

AJ
The rudest staff I’ve encountered my entire time in Asia. No water provided on bus despite being told by the driver there would be. I was essentially made to feel like an inconvenience the entire trip. I’d recommend it in terms of ease however the overall experience was not pleasant.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Nov 28, 2025
ED
My journey to Hanoi went very well. The trip lasted 22 hours and 30 minutes instead of the 24 hours initially announced. The bus was comfortable, equipped with power outlets, Wi-Fi upon arrival in Vietnam, and even onboard toilets, which was highly appreciated. We had a dinner stop around 9 p.m., so make sure to bring some cash if you plan to eat. We reached the border around 6 a.m., and there was a bit of a line, so we waited approximately two hours and a half before being able to cross. There is another food stop at noon once you are in Vietnam, and if you don’t have any Vietnamese dong, you can ask the locals at the border to exchange kip for you. Although the journey is long, it was overall very smooth and comfortable. You can easily sleep and get a full night’s rest during the trip.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Cabin, Huyen Chau, Nov 18, 2025
LC
Wrong seat and bus assignment, locals are privileged, bus staff no English speakers and rude. But we made it after 24 hours and 2 hours delay.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Nov 12, 2025
VO
Long drive but it was worth it, The bus was comfortable and we arrived earlier than advertised.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Cabin, Huyen Chau, Nov 3, 2025
IL
Arrived to the bus station 2 hours in advance thankfully. They said the bus was departing at 5pm instead of 6pm. There was a landslide in the way, we were stopped for 11 hours. The border crossing Laos-Vietnam is a mess, nobody speaks English and it was raining heavily, with no places to be safe from the rain. Drivers don't speak any English and they scream at you in their language.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Cabin, Huyen Chau, Sep 29, 2025
AH
Staff incredibly rude to foreign travellers, I would avoid if you are Western. 2 stars because it got us from A to B but would not use again.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Bus Laos, Sep 28, 2025
EJ
Went from Vientiane to Hanoi on Tuesday. I knew what to expect but I was not actually ready for it. The beds were okay; however, I was constantly sliding down it when we’re moving because it was fully horizontal. I was placed at the end of the bus, where there was the bathroom next to me, which was loud and stinky with no toilet paper. Also, the bed itself was really hot because there was something, don’t know what, under it. I had a USB and USB C ports but the C one was not working. Between 00:00 and 7, the AC was off, which is why I’m never taking a sleeper bus again. It was MAD hot, and I was sleeping while sitting. There was no air. On the other hand, the bumpiness wasn’t bothersome and we stopped twice to eat for 30min. We were also 5h late because of a road block.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Sep 25, 2025
JS
I was charged $7 insurance fee that I did not want. I feel the process was deceptive and not clear regarding extra charges because I definitely did want it. Unless the charge is refunded to me I will not use your service again and will advise other travellers to do the same. I am on extensive travels and am a social influence r
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, Sep 24, 2025
FC
You get what you pay for. My girlfriend and I decided to take the overnight bus from Vientiane to Hanoi. We left on a Tuesday so we did have a bathroom (that was nice). With this sort of thing just be prepared to be uncomfortable. It’s not the capsule type bed so you are in front of everyone….. and sometimes you can’t even get out of your bed because there are people on the FLOOR. with all this said, I was able to get some sleep. I’m 6 foot 2 so I wasn’t able to fully stretch out but if you get the position right it can be semi manageable. Now that I’m Vietnam I’ve taken a couple of capsule buses and I definitely recommend (more privacy/amenities). I would take this bus again though if I was doing the same route because it was cheap and we got to Hanoi 1 hour earlier than expected. The VIP buses were tempting though for 10-$20 extra.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Aug 28, 2025
NM
Lack of clear communication skills from staff members Refused toilet requests on multiple occassions Not a welcoming environment for tourists as staff were quick to scream and shout at us for no apparent reason
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, Aug 19, 2025
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Vientiane to Hanoi Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
00:01
23:45
$442.34
Flight
Jeju Air
Economy
00:55
23:45
$740.97
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
07:55
00:05
$249.64
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
08:30
18:30
$181.95
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
09:20
22:15
$222.57
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
10:00
18:30
$181.85
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:35
08:15
$528.52
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:05
20:15
$293.38
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
11:30
16:05
$330.33
Flight
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
11:50
22:45
$386.04
  5.0
Flight
Scoot
Economy
12:30
11:55
$276.93
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:10
10:45
$1,428.82
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
13:30
09:35
$232.56
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:50
20:20
$196.39
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:30
15:30
$171.05
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
14:50
15:50
$151.72
Flight
Scoot
Economy
15:30
11:55
$357.99
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
08:15
$241.37
Bus
Son Hue Bus
VIP Luxury 24
16:30
15:30
$41.82
  2.0
Bus
Bus Laos
VIP Luxury 24
17:00
17:00
$43.34
  3.0

Transportation from Vientiane to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure11:35 утра
Latest Departure8:30 вечера
Departures per day12
Distance851 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBamboo Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Chit Prasong, Family Service, Grouptour, HT Travel, HTX Van Tai 277, Huyen Chau, KP 79 Transportation, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Naluang, Thai AirAsia, VietJet Air, VietJet Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines

How to get from Vientiane to Hanoi

Travelling between Vientiane and Hanoi is possible by Flight, bus, van and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 61.24 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.42.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Hanoi?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 29 hours to travel between Vientiane and Hanoi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Vientiane and Hanoi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 5h to reach Hanoi.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane to Hanoi?

Travelling between Vientiane and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 30.42 if you opt for a HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7) bus and as expensive as USD 61.24 if you buy a Naluang Bus 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 Vientiane and Hanoi ?

  • 9 from Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 17:30 Vientiane Southern Bus Station until 18:00 Vientiane Southern Bus Station
  • 3 by Bus+Van from Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 16:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:00 Vientiane Transfer

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

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 Vientiane to Hanoi, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 139.10.

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 Vientiane and Hanoi

Bamboo Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), VietJet Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Vietravel Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Vientiane 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 Vientiane and Hanoi

Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HT Travel, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Huyen Chau, KP 79 Transportation, Naluang

What is the most popular transport to get from Vientiane 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

  • 84% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly
  • 4% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 4% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% chosen flight+Bus
  • 2% chosen flight+Bus+Van