Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Luang Prabang to Hanoi

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Luang Prabang to Hanoi Schedule

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lao Airlines Economy 12:25 - 15:50LAK 4,064,539
Thai AirAsia Economy 14:35 - 20:20LAK 5,576,363
Lao Airlines Economy #QV31317:20 - 18:30LAK 2,891,210
HTX Van Tai 277 VIP Sleeper 41 18:00 - 19:30LAK 952,171

Transportation from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport5h 45m
Earliest Departure2:35 PM
Latest Departure8:00 PM
Departures per day4
Distance728 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHTX Van Tai 277, HTX Van Tai 277, Naluang, Thai AirAsia, Vieng Chaleune, Vietnam Airlines

Luang Prabang to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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It was better that I expected. I've read all the reviews before and was expecting something worse. The bus left on time. It's was Wednesday so the bus didn't have a toilet or outlets to charge phones. We didn't experience racism, we were just sitting in front of the bus when they called us and we got on. The seats were pretty comfortable and sleapable. There were 2 seats together and then one - on the side, so couples could sleep next to each-other. The driver knew a few English words but even without it we could have basic communication about stops and border crossing. The driver was not very friendly, but it was okay. The second driver was more attentive and helped us to search for lost headphones. The first toilet stop was in 2-3 hours at approximately 9 PM and the drivers yellled "toilet" so it was easy to understand. I recommend taking this change because there were no toilet stops until 8AM when we reached the border. The toilets in Laos side of the border were manageable, no paper though so make sure to have it. Also, make sure you don't put on the clothes you don't want to get dirty, because the border crossing was muddy. We had passports and Vietnamese E-Visa so there were no problems crossing the border. At first we went to Laos border and they checked our e-visas. Then we walked like 3-4 minutes and got to the Vietnamese side, took bags from our bus and got also checked for our passports and e-visas as well as bags. No queue and no extra fee. After that, we walked again for 4-5 minutes and stopped at a covered area (like a bus stop) after the barrier, where we got picked by our bus. We didn't have to walk a lot at all. The whole proess took us 1-1.5 hours. We stopped to eat at 1:30-2PM (there was a toilet there) and then didn;t stop anymore. At 5PM, we echnaged busses because our bus had to be repaired and got a bus with 3 rows with separate beds. We got to Hanoi 1.5 hours later. The roads were a bit bumpy in Laos, but got better in Vietnam. But the driver honked very frequently in Vietnam (apparently, that's normal in Vietnam). Overall, it was pretty good for such a long drive. Nothing to be scared of.
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Dec 23, 2023
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How to get from Luang Prabang to Hanoi

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Hanoi is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 262.05 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 52.01.

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Hanoi?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 26 hours to travel between Luang Prabang and Hanoi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Luang Prabang and Hanoi. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h to reach Hanoi.

How much does it cost to get from Luang Prabang to Hanoi?

Travelling between Luang Prabang and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 52.01 if you opt for a HTX Van Tai 277 bus and as expensive as USD 262.05 if you buy a Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย) flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Luang Prabang and Hanoi ?

  • 3 from Luang Prabang to Hanoi starting from 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station until 18:00 Luang Prabang Southern Station
  • 1 by flight from Luang Prabang to Hanoi starting from 14:35 Luang Prabang Airport until 14:35 Luang Prabang Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Luang Prabang to Hanoi.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Luang Prabang to Hanoi overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Luang Prabang and Hanoi

HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), HTX Van Tai 277, Naluang

What is the most popular transport to get from Luang Prabang to Hanoi?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 94% opted for a bus
  • 5% chosen flight+Bus
  • 1% Other