Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN)

Vientiane Airport (VTE) to Hanoi (HAN)

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Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Schedule

Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Thai Airways Economy 13:25 - 09:35€ 239.21
Lao Airlines Economy #QV31114:20 - 15:30LAK 3,275,537
Soutchai Travel Sleeper 16:00 - 18:00€ 45.43
HTX Van Tai 277 Semi Sleeper 18:00 - 17:00LAK 639,104
Thai Airways Economy #TG257520:30 - 21:35$ 469.98

Transportation from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure2:20 PM
Latest Departure8:30 PM
Departures per day4
Distance787 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChit Prasong, HTX Van Tai 277, Lao Airlines, Soutchai Travel, Thai Smile, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines

Vientiane Airport to Hanoi Destination Reviews

ND
Too hot, no ac, took way lobger than necesarry, bus driver had a 6 hour sleep break mid drive
Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Feb 8, 2024
NM
The ride was fine. But we booked online a bus to Hanoi that leaves at 3 pm. When we came at the busstation, the bus driver said that it leaves at 6pm. So we had to wait for 3 hours before it leaves. I checked our booking confirmation and it definitely says we booked a bus from 3 pm. You should change that, because waiting 3 hours before going on a 23 hours busdrive is not nice.
Bus VIP 40, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 15, 2023
NN
I was quite scared but the trip was quite good and the operator also supported me enthusiastically. I'm a little worried because the bus doesn't have privacy, but I have no other choice. I completed my trip very happily
Bus Sleeper 38, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Oct 2, 2023
NB
Bus didn't start at 17:00. It started at 18:00. Nobody told us what to do or when a break is. The staff wasn't able to talk English. No clear instructions from the booking confirmation.
Bus Sleeper 38, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sep 23, 2023
AA
They consolidate all the times into one bus, so my 1700 bus was same as the folks who booked the 1740, it left closer to 1800. Roads were a mess(expected), and immigration was a mess (expected). Arrived to Hanoi at 2000 not 1530 (also expected). Set your expectations low and you cannot be disappointed is a good rule of thumb. Overall the bud was not comfortable but I didn’t quite want to commit suicide, I mean it’s a 27h bus what do you really expect
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 28, 2023
JD
It was wat I expexted
Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), May 25, 2023
LJ
There was no hot food available in the airport and the snacks were very expensive. $6 for a bag of potato chips!!
flight Economy, Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์), Jan 14, 2023
MS
Overall very good ride. I‘ve experienced none of all the bullying behavior against Western people described in some reviews. Very kind staff but unable to speak English, so it‘s more of a gesture-based communication :) Vientiane-Hanoi: Arrived at the border around 2.30 am, took a rest until the border opens, paid 10k Kip tip to the Lao staff and 50k Kip to the Vietnamese staff at immigration. Everything worked well having the eVisa in advance. No visa on arrival available. One guy had the wrong border crossing checkpoint to enter Vietnam in his eVisa, so he paid about 2M Dong to the Vietnamese staff to get in. Didn’t need any Dong at the border, I could pay everything in Kip. Bus was comfortable and we arrived only with a delay of 1-2 hours. Hard to tell if I‘d do it again bc it‘s a very long ride in the end but that‘s what you pay for I assume. Good job!
Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jan 10, 2023
MD
They yelled to wake us up for the check point Yelled at us because we wanted to change seats Favorite Lao people over us Didn’t speak English and just tapped on our shoulder and walked so we had to follow them..
Bus Sleeper, Soutchai Travel (ບໍລິສັດ ສຸດໃຈທ່ອງທ່ຽວ ຈໍາກັດຜູ້ດຽວ), Dec 9, 2022
G
A comfortable ride that ran on time, a slightly chaotic boarder crossing but we got through fine with our e-visas (this was on a Saturday bus)
Bus Semi Sleeper, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Oct 25, 2022
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How to get from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 162.69. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 31.56.

How far is Vientiane Airport from Hanoi?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi. Your trip will be a total of 490 miles (787 km). The flying distance is 317 miles (509 km).

How long does it take to get from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi?

The travel time from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 26 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi?

The cost of the trip from Vientiane Airport to Hanoi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 31.56 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 162.69.

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

  • flight+Bus+Van price: USD 16.89. From Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station until 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • flight+Bus price: USD 24.49. From Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station until 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • Bus tickets - USD 31.56 to USD 31.56;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 38.00. From Vientiane to Hanoi starting from 16:00 Vientiane Transfer until 16:00 Vientiane Transfer
  • Plane tickets - USD 147.00 to USD 162.69;

How many trips per day are there between Vientiane Airport and Hanoi?

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

  • Flights from Vientiane to Hanoi depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 18:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 18:00. There are 1 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Hanoi. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 147.00.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Vientiane to Hanoi

Lao Airlines, Thai Smile (ไทยสมายล์), VietJet Air (Công ty Cổ phần Hàng không VietJet), Vietnam Airlines (เวียดนาม แิอร์ไลน์)

Buses

Taking a bus from Vientiane 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 Vientiane Airport to Hanoi

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Vientiane Airport 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:

  • 89% decided to go for a bus.
  • 3% users took a plane.
  • 3% chosen flight+Bus
  • 3% chosen flight+Bus+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+taxi