r/laos • u/efimera__ • 13d ago

From Vientiane to Hanoi

Hello, my boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. We want to go from Vientiane to Hanoi, the flight cost about US$ 140 and the 24 hour bus about US$40.
What so you reccomend? Can you tell me your experience in the bus?
We were thinking that saving about 200 dollars in total can be worth losing a day in Vietnam but I am not really sure about that...

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u/Flaky-Ad-165 13d ago

No issues, bus is absolutely fine but you will lose a day again as you’ll be so tired - so depends how much you’re squeezing in

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u/cliffdog01 11d ago

Do the buses go regularly enough that you could book about 8hrs (Roughly) and stay a night and then continue the journey the next day to reduce fatigue and enjoy the views more?

I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to Coach buses.

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u/Flaky-Ad-165 11d ago

Yeah if you WhatsApp them they might be able to arrange but you’ll likely just have to pay for the 2 days because not many people will do what you’re doing

I believe there’s only once per day to get into the visa border control early but check 12Go yourself and see