Vientiane to Hanoi by bus
Hanoi lies 481 km (299 mi) north-east of Vientiane, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 586 km (364 mi) of road.
| Vientiane | Hanoi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Laos | Vietnam |
| Population | 840,940 | 8.1 million |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Vientiane) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
What changes when you arrive in Hanoi
Crossing from Laos into Vietnam: money changes from the Kip to the Dong (VND); sockets are BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +84; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805.
Where to book buses from Vientiane to Hanoi
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Staying in Hanoi
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 855 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (412), and 68 are five-star. Across 703 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 567,541 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hanoi from Vientiane?
481 km (299 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Vientiane; by road roughly 586 km (364 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Hanoi by bus?
About 8 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vientiane and Hanoi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Hanoi?
The Dong (VND).
Where can I stay in Hanoi?
Our booking partner lists 4,280+ places to stay in Hanoi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.