The cheapest and fastest buses from Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Cheapest price
$70
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
1 d 45 m
Average duration
1 d 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanoi to Luang Prabang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Luang Prabang will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $70.
Of the 1 buses that leave Hanoi for Luang Prabang on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 1 d 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 1 d 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Hanoi to Luang Prabang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €57. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €57, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€57 Average price Cheapest | €136 Average price |
25h 15m Average total duration 24h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanoi to Luang Prabang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Luang Prabang buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:10 PM Hanoi Ssb | 24h45 | 4:55 PM Luang Prabang Southern Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanoi to Luang Prabang
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 24h 45m |
First bus 16:10 |
Last bus 16:10 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Hanoi to Luang Prabang start from as low as $70 (€57) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $70 (€57) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Grouptour from Hanoi to Luang PrabangYou can travel by bus between Hanoi to Luang Prabang with Grouptour for as low as $70 (€57). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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