Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Hanoi to Luang Prabang

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Hanoi to Luang Prabang Schedule

Hanoi to Luang Prabang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Airlines Economy 09:25 - 18:10VND 6,062k
Vietravel Airlines Economy 11:50 - 12:20VND 5,309k
Vietnam Airlines Economy 12:40 - 11:35VND 13,473k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 15:00 - 14:20VND 1,495k
Lao Airlines Economy 16:40 - 12:15VND 5,032k
Lao Airlines Economy #QV31418:50 - 20:00VND 4,481k
Thai Smile Economy 20:25 - 11:35€ 308.89

Transportation from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

Cheapest Transport$62
Fastest Transport17h 30m
Earliest Departure3:00 午後
Latest Departure4:20 午後
Departures per day4
Distance875 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGrouptour, Lao Airlines, Techbus VN JSC

Hanoi to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews

EH
6 hours late... Arrived at 1h in luang prabang
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 10, 2024
JF
Good
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
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
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.
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, HTX Van Tai 277 (HTX Vận Tải 27-7), Mar 15, 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Luang Prabang

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 192.40 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 61.78.

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

It can take you anywhere between 18 and 23 hours to travel between Hanoi and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus+van is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Luang Prabang. Bus+van will bring you to your destination in 17h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 23h to reach Luang Prabang.

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

Travelling between Hanoi and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 61.78 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 192.40 if you buy a Lao Airlines 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 Hanoi and Luang Prabang ?

  • 2 from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:00 My Dinh office until 15:30 My Dinh office
  • 1 by flight from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 16:20 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 16:20 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Hanoi to Luang Prabang starting from 15:00 Hanoi SSB until 15:00 Hanoi SSB

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Luang Prabang 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 Hanoi and Luang Prabang

Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 70% chosen Bus+Van
  • 30% opted for a bus