Vang Vieng to Hanoi by bus, van, train, flight, taxi from LAK 1,066,330

Vang Vieng to Hanoi Destination Reviews

Leo L

My trip from Laos to Vietnam was honestly one of the worst travel experiences I’ve had. To start with, they clearly oversold the journey because there weren’t enough seats for everyone. I ended up sitting on a plastic chair in the aisle for two hours, which was uncomfortable and felt completely unsafe. What made things worse is that they force you to pay extra fees along the way, even though their website clearly states that you don’t have to. It felt misleading and dishonest, like they know exactly what they’re doing and just expect people to go along with it. The conditions on board were terrible too. They would consciously turn the air conditioning off, leaving everyone sweating, and you have no control over things like the lights. You’re basically stuck in whatever environment they decide. The driver didn’t help the situation either—he was extremely rude and rushed us at every point. His attitude was poor throughout the trip and he came across as unnecessarily aggressive and disrespectful. To top it all off, when they stopped for a “toilet break,” there were no proper facilities—just a bush on the side of the road. Considering this is a 30-hour journey, the fact that there’s no toilet on board is ridiculous. Overall, the entire experience felt poorly managed, uncomfortable, and unprofessional. I would strongly advise avoiding this service if you have any other option.

Vang Vieng to Hanoi, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Apr 10, 2026

Ryan M

Comfortable bus to be fair - as a guy over 6 foot you expect it to be cramped but to be fair comfortability was alright. Service was by far the worst I have ever encountered in the months I have traveled Asia. 0 attempt to communicate even if we pulled out Google translate. One of the staff punched my feet 4 times because I was lucky enough to have the seats infront of me empty so I put my legs over them (Not gentle punches either). And we just got dropped off at places with no idea what to do - we didn’t know if they were toilet breaks or food stops so twice we bought dishes we hd to leave half empty because there was no time. The border was horrific - no idea what we were doing, the other passengers and I just guessed our way through it. Most disappointingly, we were advertised a toilet on board, free wifi and a completely different seat layout that what we were given. No toilet or wifi. Getting on the bus at the station was awful because we had bo idea which bus was ours as everyone was telling us different things. Honestly, if the bus wasn’t as half - decent as it was then I would have given this a 0 star if I could have.

Vang Vieng to Hanoi, Bus Van + Sleeper Bus, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 31, 2026

Charlie M

Awful experience - will fly next time.

Vang Vieng to Hanoi, Van Mini Van + Sleeper Bus, Sarah Transport Laos (Sarah Transport Sole Co., Ltd), Jul 24, 2025

William F

Didn’t tell us anything about timing. Arrived 4 hours late. We had to pay extra because they made us late. They didn’t tell us anything and we spent majority of the trip on a cramped van instead of the sleeper bus. Once we got on the sleeper bus it was good.

Vang Vieng to Hanoi, Bus VIP 20 + Van + Train, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 27, 2025

Amelie D

Great service, picked up from my hostel and delivered to bus station in Hanoi. Very comfortable sleeper bus. Frequent stops for toilet and food. Border crossing was very well organised.

Vang Vieng to Hanoi, Bus Standard, Family Service (Family Service), Jan 14, 2025

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Vang Vieng to Hanoi Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sleeping Bus (Twin Bed)	08:30	18:00	€49.39	5.0
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sleeping Bus (Single Bed)	08:30	18:00	€49.39
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + Van + Train	08:30	01:45	€49.08	3.5
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + Van + Train	08:30	04:30	€42.54
Bus	Family Service	Standard	08:30	18:00	€38.03
Bus	Family Service	Standard	09:00	18:30	€38.03
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + Van + Train	09:30	05:30	€42.54
Van	Sapa Discovery Travel	Van + Train + VIP 20	09:30	05:30	€47.45
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20 + Van + Train	09:35	02:50	€49.08	3.5
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sleeping Bus (Twin Bed)	11:30	18:00	€49.39	5.0
Bus	Family Service	Taxi + Sleeping Bus (Single Bed)	11:30	18:00	€49.39
Bus	Family Service	Standard	12:00	18:30	€38.03
Bus	Exploring Laos	Sleeper Bus	12:00	18:00	€38.81	2.0
Bus	Exploring Laos	Sleeper Bus	12:00	10:00	€38.81
Van	Sarah Transport Laos	Minivan + Sleeper Bus	12:30	17:00	€38.89	2.0
Bus	Grouptour	Bus + Van	13:45	15:05	€45.81
Bus	RG Adventure	Bus	14:00	18:00	€52.83
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	Van + Train + Budget Sleeper	15:00	15:00	€45.81

How to get from Vang Vieng to Hanoi

When you want to get from Vang Vieng to Hanoi, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight+bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 62.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as EUR 41.97.

How much does it cost to get from Vang Vieng to Hanoi?

The cost of the trip from Vang Vieng to Hanoi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Family Service: travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as EUR 41.97 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as EUR 62.93.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Vang Vieng to Hanoi:

flight+Bus price: EUR 6.66. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 09:00 Vientiane Soutchai Travel until 09:00 Vientiane Soutchai Travel
flight+Bus+Van price: EUR 6.66 - EUR 9.98. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 09:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station until 09:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
flight+Van price: EUR 9.32. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 09:00 Luang Prabang Southern Stop until 09:00 Luang Prabang Southern Stop
Bus+taxi+Van price: EUR 34.93. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer until 09:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
Bus+Van price: EUR 41.97 - EUR 57.28. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 08:30 Vang Vieng Transfer until 14:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
Bus tickets - EUR 56.03 to EUR 62.93;
Bus+Train+Van price: EUR 58.27. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 08:55 Vang Vieng Railway Station until 09:35 Vang Vieng Railway Station
Bus+taxi price: EUR 58.73. From Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 08:30 Vang Vieng Hotel Transfer until 11:30 Vang Vieng Hotel Transfer

How many trips per day are there between Vang Vieng and Hanoi?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

7 by Bus+Van from Vang Vieng to Hanoi starting from 08:30 Vang Vieng Transfer until 14:00 Vang Vieng Transfer
Buses start plying the route from 08:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:45. There are 3 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Vang Vieng to Hanoi is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Vang Vieng to Hanoi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vang Vieng to Hanoi? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

38% chosen Bus+Van
29% chosen Bus+taxi
18% chosen Bus+Train+Van
9% chosen Bus+taxi+Van
4% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Vang Vieng to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Vang Vieng to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport	€7
Fastest Transport	3h
Earliest Departure	8:30 오전
Latest Departure	3:45 오후
Departures per day	10
Distance	150 kilometers
Transport Companies	Exploring Laos, Family Service, Grouptour, HTX Van Tai 277, Laos Easy Go Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Soutchai Travel

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