What is the best way to travel from Vientiane to Hanoi?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Hanoi from Vientiane?
You can reach Hanoi with just £23 by taking a Bus from HTX Van Tai 277, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Grouptour23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from Grouptour goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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KP 79 Transportation23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from KP 79 Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BasicA Bus from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Soutchai Travel26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 10m019:45Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:55Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 16/12/2025 19:45:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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Lao Airlines1h 0m014:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport15:50Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 16/12/2025 14:50:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £143 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:30HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Grouptour23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from Grouptour goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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KP 79 Transportation23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from KP 79 Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BasicA Bus from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Soutchai Travel26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Lao Airlines1h 0m014:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport15:50Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 19/12/2025 14:50:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 10m019:45Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:55Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 19/12/2025 19:45:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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What are the fastest trips from Vientiane to Hanoi?
You can get to Hanoi from Vientiane in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Lao Airlines. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Lao Airlines1h 0m014:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport15:50Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 16/12/2025 14:50:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £143 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 10m019:45Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:55Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 16/12/2025 19:45:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Grouptour23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from Grouptour goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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KP 79 Transportation23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Bus from KP 79 Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Naluang24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0First ClassA Bus from Naluang goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Soutchai Travel26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 16/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:30VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:30HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 17:30:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 18/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Lao Airlines1h 0m014:50Wattay AirportWattay Airport15:50Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Lao Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 19/12/2025 14:50:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
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Vietnam Airlines1h 10m019:45Wattay AirportWattay Airport20:55Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport0EconomyA Flight from Vietnam Airlines goes from Wattay Airport, Wattay Airport (Laos) at 19/12/2025 19:45:00 to Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £141 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
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HTX Van Tai 27723h 0m017:45VientianeSouthern Bus Station16:45HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0Premium EconomyA Bus from HTX Van Tai 277 goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 17:45:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Grouptour23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from Grouptour goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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KP 79 Transportation23h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station17:00HanoiBến Xe Nuoc Ngam0BusinessA Bus from KP 79 Transportation goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 23h 0m
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Naluang24h 0m018:00VientianeSouthern Bus Station18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BusinessA Bus from Naluang goes from Southern Bus Station, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 18:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 0m
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Soutchai Travel26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0First ClassA Car from Soutchai Travel goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Family Service26h 0m016:00VientianeSoutchai Office18:00HanoiNuoc Ngam Coach Station0BasicA Car from Family Service goes from Soutchai Office, Vientiane (Laos) at 19/12/2025 16:00:00 to Nuoc Ngam Coach Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 20/12/2025 18:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 0m
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Bus from Vientiane to Hanoi
What are the most popular stations in Vientiane and Hanoi?
In Vientiane, you will usually depart from Southern Bus Station, Soutchai Office or Vientiane-Tai Busbahnhof Train Station, while in Hanoi you will be arriving at Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Mango Hotel or Chợ Gạo Street, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Hanoi from Vientiane? With 7 connections between 9 Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Vientiane and Hanoi, you can pay as low as £23 with a Bus from HTX Van Tai 277.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Lao Airlines: you will get to Hanoi in just 1h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Vientiane and Hanoi are HTX Van Tai 277, Family Service and Grouptour, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Vientiane and Hanoi is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Si Chiang Mai or to Nguyen Du, and look at flights from Wattay Airport, and landing at Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Vientiane to Hanoi?
The most popular companies between Vientiane and Hanoi, are HTX Van Tai 277, Family Service and Grouptour. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: HTX Van Tai 277, Grouptour, KP 79 Transportation and 2 more.
Airlines: Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines
All you need to know when you travel from Vientiane to Hanoi
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Vientiane to Hanoi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Vientiane to Hanoi
How can I reach Hanoi from Vientiane?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Hanoi from Vientiane.
How far is Hanoi from Vientiane?
The distance between Vientiane and Hanoi is 471.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Vientiane and Hanoi?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 13 kgs of CO2, a train 17 kgs, a car 80 kgs, and a flight 116 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Vientiane to Hanoi?
You can get to Hanoi with just £23 by taking a Bus from HTX Van Tai 277.
What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Hanoi?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Hanoi in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Lao Airlines.
More routes to Vientiane and to Hanoi
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Vientiane and to Hanoi. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
