Vientiane to Hanoi

Vientiane to Hanoi

Vientiane
Hanoi
Sun, Aug 9
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Vientiane to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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Haley E
Yelled at by staff, made friends and I uncomfortable. No one helped when we had trouble at border. Bus left without us at border
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Royal Cabin, HT Travel, Aug 4, 2026
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Chelsea M
Staff very unfriendly, yelled at, and made myself and friends uncomfortable
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Royal Cabin, HT Travel, Aug 4, 2026
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Jessica
Got an email 2 hours before departure that my selected type of vehicle ( VIP SLEEPER BUS) was not available, and I got downgraded to a seated couch bus . Yes I got 150.000 back , but I couldn’t do anything else apart from taking the bus anyway. No time to change the bus, reebok another day or with another company . Felt like there where not enough people on that bus and they decided to use only one bus regardless of the vip status or not. Felt a bit like a scam
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jul 9, 2026
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C
The bus does NOT leave from Southern bus terminal. I was at the terminal 2 hours early. Boone was there. Eventually I saw people about an hour before departure. Boone knew where the bus was. I finally found someone who told me it left from a station across town. Three of us who were waiting grabbed the taxi but arrived five minutes late. Stuck there with no t Refund. Forced to buy another ticket on another line. How do I get reimbursed the $67?
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Laos Easy Go Travel, Jul 5, 2026
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Wai W
No wifi,so hot😭
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jun 20, 2026
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Stephen B
That was a terrible experience. The bus driver was unfriendly and constantly yelled at the passengers. There was absolutely no information provided for the entire trip. We waited six hours at the border in 40-degree heat on the bus with the air conditioning off. Sleep was impossible. At 7:00 AM, the bus driver kicked us off the bus without giving us any information. We had to walk across the border with our luggage. After crossing the border, we waited until about 9:30 AM for our bus, without really knowing if it would come. I can't understand why they couldn't provide passengers with an information sheet outlining the procedure... especially when the bus driver just yells "NO NO NO!" at you. Take a flight and save yourself the hassle. If you still want to try it, bring money. The border officials on both sides are very corrupt and demand 50,000 Dong bribes.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Royal Cabin, HT Travel, Jun 4, 2026
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David N
good. Drama free. Arrived early. had a small problem at check it that was my ommision (you are supposed to have phones and charging packs in hand luggage).
Vientiane to Hanoi, flight Economy, Vietnam Airlines, May 31, 2026
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Charlotte
Rude Staff, very small Cabins, rough driving, bad AC
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, May 31, 2026
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Janet B
The operator tried to scam me into buying a second seat on the bus. He seemed to indicate there were only 2 person seats and I would need to pay an extra 500,000. I insisted that I had a seat on the bus and he did let me on. I liked my bed/ seat and it was very comfortable. The operators did not make any effort to give directions to us. They didn’t say where to go eat or help us in any way. On one occasion in Vietnam nobody could eat anything, but the operator went to their set tables and ate. Most people went hungry. The pdf guide was great because I would have fallen for the scam if not for the guide warning about it. I’d suggest to bring both Vietnam and Laos money and even better an e sim that would work on both sides. Overall I would go again on this, it’s a good value for the money despite the terrible service.
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), May 4, 2026
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Karol C
The ride was good. I was upgraded from semi sleeper to VIP bus. But the instructions were not updated. It was mentioned that bus is parked in A8 but it was not. Also the bus is the voucher was not the bus we rode. If you avail this service, make sure to call or message via WhatsApp once you arrive in the terminal to make sure the bus details and the bay where to find it. Also
Vientiane to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Apr 27, 2026
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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
$218.79
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
$279.37
Flight
Lao Airlines
Economy
13:10
10:45
$1,428.82
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
13:30
09:35
$228.60
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
13:50
20:20
$187.44
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
$361.15
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:50
08:15
$237.26
Bus
Son Hue Bus
VIP Luxury 24
16:30
15:30
$41.90
  2.0
Bus
Bus Laos
VIP Luxury 24
17:00
17:00
$43.43
  3.0

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 66.40 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 36.10.

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 36.10 if you opt for a HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7) bus and as expensive as USD 66.40 if you buy a VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus) 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 ?

  • 17 from Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 08:00 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 133.27.

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

Asian Bus Travel, Family Service, 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, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)

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

  • 89% opted for a bus
  • 3% decided to fly
  • 3% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 3% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Vientiane to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Vientiane to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure8:00 AM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day20
Distance851 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, Bamboo 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, Sarah Transport Laos, Soutchai Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines, VietNam Travel Bus, Vietravel Airlines