How to get to Vientiane, Laos from Hanoi, Vietnam by bus

Sleeper buses from Hanoi Capital, Vietnam to Vientiane, Laos

Do you want to travel by bus from Hanoi to Vientiane? VIET LAOS BUS is here to help! We compare all available buses departing from Hanoi and arriving in Vientiane and show you the exact stops, all travel times, and of course the best ticket prices

  • Point of departure in Hanoi: Pick you up at the all hotels in Hanoi Old Quarter from 15.30
  • Drop-off point in Vientiane: Dong Dok Bus Terminal in the south in Vientiane (Vientiane South Bus Terminal)
  • Departure time from Hanoi: 18h00 Arrival time in Vientiane: 16:00 on the 2nd day
  • Kind of bus: Sleepers bus
  • Contact to book tickets: Hotline +84-914425788 zalo/ Whatsapp Mr Luong Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • TICKET PRICE 2023: 800,000 VND

Vientiane Capital

There are several buses to/from Vientiane capital that are operated by a number of companies. Some operate every day while others run a few times a week.

Although many Vietnam destinations are listed on the board at the Southern bus station in Vientiane, there aren’t regular buses to some destinations such as Sai Ngon. They tend to operate only when there is enough demand. 

Buses to/from Vientiane Capital are overnight buses, departing in the evening and arriving at the destinations in the morning. Buses used are sleeping buses, which means they provide beds.

Bus Schedules for Vientiane Capital

RouteDepartureArrivalFrequencyPrice (Kip)
Vientiane – Hanoi 08:00 08:00 (next day) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun 225,000
18:00 18:00 (next day) Tue, Thu, Sat
Hanoi – Vientiane 08:00 08:00 (next day) Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
18:00 18:00 (next day) Tue, Thu, Sat
Vientiane – Vinh 08:00, 18:00 18:00, 8:00 (next day) Daily 160,000
Vinh – Vientiane 18:00 12:00 (next day)
Vientiane – Danang 18:00 12:00 (next day) Daily 245,000
Danang – Vientiane 18:00 12:00 (next day)
Vientiane – Hue
Hue - Vientiane
Share with Danang bus 200,000
Vientiane – Dong Hoi 18:00 12:00 (next day) Daily 160,000
Dong Hoi – Vientiane 18:00 12:00 (next day)
Vientiane – Quang Nam 18:00 13:00 (next day) Daily 160,000
Quang Nam – Vientiane 18:00 13:00 (next day)

Some of the routes can be booked online through the link above.