Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Hanoi to Luang Prabang

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Hanoi to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

JR
Worst company, completely unorganised, started on a vip bus then got separated. The other group were given visa declarations cards before they got to the front, made the process easy for them. Us on the other hand, no communication at all. We anyway got put into like a 12 man van starting with 3 of us, randomly picking up supplies and other people along the way from the boarder of veitnam to about 4 hours into Laos. DO NOT GO WITH THIS COMPANY
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus Royal Cabin + Van + Train, Asian Bus Travel, May 12, 2025
JL
Bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang: Pro: - cheap - an experience you won‘t forget - you can sleep for 30+ hours Con: - 31 hours instead of 24 hours (to be expected in Asia) - roads on Laos side are miserable. We were driving 20 km/h there - frequent stops to load parcels or people (to be expected in Asia) - bus overbooked so Vietnamese guests that joined at later bus stops had to sleep on the floor (to be expected in Asia) - no sockets/plugs, toilet, wifi, … -> very old bus Tbh, I enjoyed the drive, but many people hated their ride Recommendations: Bring WARM clothes and all that you have to keep yourself warm in your carry-on backpack Bring loads of snacks/dry food that won‘t expire Change some money to USD so you can pay in restaurants on the Laos side.
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Dec 1, 2024
EH
6 hours late... Arrived at 1h in luang prabang
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 10, 2024
JF
Good
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Jan 30, 2024
CC
The bus left 2h late, this is acceptable in East Asia so no problem. We Were supposed to do the trip with a techbus, it was certainly not one. This could be acceptable as well. But the worst part was that the bus arrived not 1,2, 5 hours left but 16HOURS LATE ( took us 39h instead of 23h to arrive) we basically spent 2nights in a bus that was basically Doing deliveries, taking merchandise (we were sleeping between a TV and a some rice bags at some points) every 20min while taking people on its way to laos. Added to that one of the tire punctured on our way, making us loose several hours (as if it was not already enough) to get it repaired while the driver just let us at a random street restaurant during this time and leaving us without telling us. If you are searching for thrill and you are not in a hurry then no pb otherwise find another alternative
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 19, 2023
EB
It was better then we expected. The driver was really nice and helpful. The only thing that was not great was that we arrived 2 hours later then expected
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), May 22, 2023
C
This was the second time we took this route since the first time we arrived to the border and had to go back to Hanoi since we didn't know that it wasn't possible to get on-arrival visas to Laos anymore. We left on time from Hanoi and arrive almost at 9 pm to Luang Prabang. More than a formal transport for people, the bus was a goods delivery service.The bus stopped more than a dozen times to collect and deliver multiple items on the way, including more people with no tickets. All felt more like of it was a side business from corrupted drivers than something organized from the company. There were few stops to go to proper toilets (specially for women) and to eat. The drivers smoked constantly inside the bus and the air conditioning damaged a couple of times.
Hanoi to Luang Prabang, Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 15, 2023
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Transportation from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$51
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure9:05 午前
Latest Departure8:15 午後
Departures per day23
Distance1350 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, Grouptour, HTX Van Tai 277, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Sapa Discovery Travel, Thai AirAsia, To Vietnam Travel, Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

How to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van

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 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 220.69. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 50.05.

How far is Hanoi from Luang Prabang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hanoi to Luang Prabang. Your trip will be a total of 840 miles (1350 km). The flying distance is 573 miles (921 km).

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

The travel time from Hanoi to Luang Prabang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 27 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Luang Prabang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 50.05 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 220.69.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 50.05 to USD 61.63;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 52.71 - USD 70.06. From Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:00 Hanoi SSB until 16:30 Hanoi SSB
  • Bus+Train price: USD 54.04 - USD 57.59. From Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:30 T Travel until 17:30 68 Vinh Tuy
  • Bus+Train+Van price: USD 60.09. From Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 20:00 01 Le Lai until 20:00 01 Le Lai
  • Van price : USD 65.14;
  • Plane tickets - USD 155.96 to USD 220.69;

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

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

  • Flights from Hanoi to Luang Prabang depart during the day - there are approximately 10 departures a day.
  • Buses start plying the route from 14:55 - you can also take a bus as late as 20:15. There are 9 available bus trips every day.
  • 3 by Bus+Van from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:00 Hanoi SSB until 16:30 Hanoi SSB
  • 1 by Bus+Train+Van from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 20:00 01 Le Lai until 20:00 01 Le Lai

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang. 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 155.96.

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 Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang 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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Hanoi to Luang Prabang. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hanoi to Luang Prabang? 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:

  • 50% decided to go for a bus.
  • 39% chosen Bus+Van
  • 6% chosen Bus+Train+Van
  • 4% users took a plane.
  • 1% Other