Buses from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi from LAK 674,190 Aug 2026 ✅

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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 Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jul 9, 2026

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 Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Laos Easy Go Travel, Jul 5, 2026

Wai W

No wifi,so hot😭

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus VIP, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jun 20, 2026

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 Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus Royal Cabin, HT Travel, Jun 4, 2026

Charlotte

Rude Staff, very small Cabins, rough driving, bad AC

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, May 31, 2026

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 Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), May 4, 2026

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 Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Apr 27, 2026

Alpha P

Before getting this bus we read a big range of review and I was feeling quite anxious for the journey but it was much better than expected. It is very important that you read all the instructions and arrive at the bus terminal at least 2 hours before the bus leaves to secure your seat. we got there over 2 hours before and managed to get a bottom bed. we saw people trying to arrive 30 minutes before the bus left and they were not allowed to get on. you can adjust the seats so can be sitting up or lying down. they aren’t the biggest beds but they are satisfactory. we got handed a bottle of water and there was good AC and a small toilet on board. for the first part of the journey there were lots of people sat/laid down in the aisles (who had been picked up on the way) which made it hard to go to the toilet but was comforting to know there was a toilet as a lot of the reviews we read stated there was not one. we got the us that left vientiane on a tuesday. we left around 5:15 (bus was due to leave at 5:30 but i guess it left early as was full) and the first stop was 9pm where you could get dinner. we then got to the border at 12.30am and the bus was turned off so it did get very very hot without the AC. at 6am they woke us up and we all got off the bus with our bags to get ready for the border crossing (which opened at 6:50). nothing is really explained but the process was pretty simple if you just follow people. as a stamp fee you had to pay (so make sure you have some cash!) we paid in kip, one of the staff gave us dong to pay the stamp worker and then we were given our change back in kip. we paid 50,000 kip each but speaking to others doing the crossing it seemed they were charged more because they didn’t have the right money. we also read reviews about the staff being rude, we did not experience this. we did witness a fair few westerners being quite rude to the staff, which was understandably met with similar behaviour. but we were friendly to the staff and they were friendly back once we crossed the border, which took around 3 hours. we drove untill 12 and then stopped an hour for lunch. after we drove a few more hours and actually arrived in hanoi a bit earlier than expected the beds had curtains and personal AC. there was a TV but i didn’t test that. there was a reading light per bed but i personally found this too bright so didn’t use it. i would definitely recommend this bus, as i said the journey was much better than i expected.

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 26, 2026

Lydia N

Our driver and staff amazing, we forgot our bag and manage to rearrange for us to collect

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, Feb 10, 2026

Charlie N

The staff were very rude, we had to share and yes was bigger than a single but was very squished with all our bags as well, ones we stopped at the border my bag wouldn’t fit in the bottom so they just chucked it on and broke stuff off of my bag

Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi, Bus VIP Luxury 24, Son Hue Bus, Jan 31, 2026

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Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Son Hue Bus	VIP Luxury 24	16:30	15:30	$42.13	2.0
Nam Beo Bus	VIP Luxury 24	16:30	15:30	$42.13
Bus Laos	VIP Luxury 24	17:00	17:00	$43.66	3.0
Bus Laos	Sleeper	17:00	17:00	$30.64
VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 40	17:20	13:20	$35.05	2.0
VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 44	17:20	13:20	$38.55
VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 40	17:25	13:25	$35.05	2.0
VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 44	17:25	13:25	$38.55
KP 79 Transportation	Sleeper Bus	17:30	17:00	$38.00	3.8
VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 40	17:30	13:30	$35.05	2.0
HTX Van Tai 277	Sleeper Bus	17:45	16:45	$24.89	5.0
HTX Van Tai 277	Semi Sleeper	17:45	16:45	$24.89	3.0
HTX Van Tai 277	Sleeper Bus	18:00	17:00	$24.89	5.0
KP 79 Transportation	Sleeper Bus	18:00	17:00	$38.00	3.8

How to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi is about 23h. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus and Hanoi may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi by Bus?

The ticket price from Vientiane Southern Bus Station, bus to Hanoi can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

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Transportation from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi

Facts about the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	14h 20m
Earliest Bus	4:00 PM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1
Distance	1300 kilometers
Bus Companies	Chit Prasong, HTX Van Tai 277, Soutchai Travel

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