There are 4 ways to get from Laos to Vietnam by car, plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended
Drive, fly
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Drive from Thakhèk to Vinh
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Fly from Vinh (VII) to Noi Bai International (HAN)
Bus
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Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh
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Take the bus from Phnom Penh Mekong express to Ho Chi Minh Mekong Express
Bus, minivan
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Take the bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pakse
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Take the minivan from Pakse AVT to Phnom Penh AVT
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Take the bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sing Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office
Drive
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Drive from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Vietnam
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice
Some border closures are in place for Vietnam due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Most travel to this country is restricted.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamSome domestic travel restrictions began to ease in Vietnam from May 11.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for VietnamLockdown measures are currently in place for Laos. Leaving Laos may be in violation of local restrictions.
Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for LaosQuestions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Vietnam is to drive and fly which costs $40 - $85 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Laos to Vietnam is to drive and fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $40 - $85.
The distance between Laos and Vietnam is 921 km. The road distance is 1105.4 km.
The best way to get from Laos to Vietnam without a car is to bus which takes 26h 21m and costs $75 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Laos to Vietnam, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Vinh Airport to Noi Bai International Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Vietnam is 1105 km. It takes approximately 17h 5m to drive from Laos to Vietnam.
Bamboo Airways and Vietnam Airlines offer flights from Vinh Airport to Noi Bai International Airport.
- Distance: 921 km
- Duration: 6h 47m
What companies run services between Laos and Vietnam?
You can take a bus from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City via Southern Bus Station Vientiane, Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Mekong express, and Ho Chi Minh Mekong Express in around 26h 21m.
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Vinh to Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35 - $95
- Website
- bambooairways.com
Flights from Vinh to Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $45
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Capitol Bus Station Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 85512787839
- info@catmekongexpress.com
- Website
- catmekongexpress.com
Bus from Phnom Penh Mekong express to Ho Chi Minh Mekong Express
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15
- Schedules at
- catmekongexpress.com
- Book at
- bookmebus.com
- Phone
- (+84) 931 45 40 25
- contact@baolau.vn
- Website
- baolau.com
Bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Phone
- +855 63 963 853
- Website
- asiavantransfer.com
Bus from Pakse AVT to Phnom Penh AVT
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $36
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +84-28 3838 9596
- info@thesinhtourist.vn
- Website
- thesinhtourist.vn
Bus from Phnom Penh Cambodia - Sing Tourist Office to Ho Chi Minh - Sinh Tourist Office
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11
- Schedules at
- thesinhtourist.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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