• Vientiane → Luang Prabang
• Vang Vieng → Vientiane
• Vang Vieng → Luang Prabang
• Vientiane → Pakse
• Luang Prabang → Vientiane
• Vientiane → Vang Vieng
• Luang Prabang → Vang Vieng
• Pakse → Vientiane
• Vientiane → Nong Khai
• Vientiane → Muang Khua
• Vientiane → Udon Thani
• Vientiane → Hanoi
🎫 Book your bus tickets in Laos online + Timetables / Fares:
(You can change your departure, arriva…eg. Vientiane > Savannakhet, Vang Vieng > Luang Prabang…)
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang – Schedule + Tickets:
– one of the most frequented tourist routes in Laos
– there are various mainly tourist sleeper buses + minivans to Luang Prabang
– one way bus ticket from Vientiane to Luang Prabang costs about $22-32
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang takes about 10-13 hours
– bus companies to Luang Prabang: King of bus, Malany, Soutchai Travel, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service…
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Luang Prabang | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Luang Prabang | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Chit Prasong | 8:00 | 15:00 | From $16.00 |
Chit Prasong | 11:00 | 18:00 | From $16.00 |
Chit Prasong | 13:00 | 20:00 | From $16.00 |
Naluang | 8:30 | 16:00 | From $20.00 |
PTS Transit Service | 06:30 | 17:30 | From $30.00 |
PTS Transit Service | 17:30 | 06:30 | From $32.00 |
Naga Travel | 07:00 | 20:00 | From $28.00 |
Naga Travel | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $31.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 18:30 | 08:30 | From $29.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 18:00 | From $27.00 |
King of Bus | 08:00 | 19:00 | From $22.00 |
King of Bus | 20:00 | 07:00 | From $24.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vang Vieng to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– another popular bus route in Laos
– there are some tourist buses to Vientiane – seat buses, minivans…
– bus tickets from Vang Vieng to Vientiane cost about $8-12
– travel by bus/van from Vang Vieng to Vientiane takes about 5 hours
– bus companies to Sihanoukville: Malany Transport, Soutchai Travel, Naga Travel
Bus Schedule - Vang Vieng to Vientiane | Departs in Vang Vieng | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Malany Transport | 09:00 | 13:00 | From $8.00 |
Malany Transport | 13:30 | 17:30 | From $8.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 09:00 | 14:00 | From $12.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 13:30 | 18:30 | From $10.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various buses to Luang Prabang -minivans, minibuses, seat buses…
– bus tickets from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang cost about $18-20
– travel by bus from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang takes about 6 hours
– bus companies to Luang Prabang: Malany Transport, Soutchai Travel, Naga Travel…
Bus Schedule - Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang | Departs in Vang Vieng | Arrival in Luang Prabang | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Soutchai Travel | 09:00 | 15:00 | From $19.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 15:00 | 21:00 | From $19.00 |
Malany Transport | 09:00 | 15:00 | From $19.00 |
Malany Transport | 10:00 | 16:00 | From $19.00 |
Malany Transport | 14:00 | 20:00 | From $19.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Pakse – Schedule + Tickets:
– from Vientiane to Pakse you can travel by sleeper overnight bus or van/minibus
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Pakse cost about $22-35
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Pakse takes about 10-12 hours
– bus companies to Pakse: Kriangkai Transport, Soutchai Travel, PST Transport Service, Champasak, King of Bus
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Pakse | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Pakse | Bus ticket - Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarah Trans. | 18:30 | 07:30 | From $28.00 |
Chit Prasong | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $19.00 |
Kriangkai | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $22.00 |
RG Adventure | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $29.00 |
Champasak Bus | 20:30 | 07:00 | From $28.00 |
KP 79 Trans. | 20:00 | 09:00 | From $26.00 |
Family Service | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $23.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 07:00 | From $24.00 |
🚍 Bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various sleeper tourist buses, overnight buses, minivans…
– bus tickets from Luang Prabang to Vientiane cost about $20-28
– travel by bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane takes about 8-10 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane: Vieng Chaleune, Naluang, King of Bus…
Bus Schedule - Luang Prabang to Vientiane | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Vieng Chaleune | 08:00 | 18:00 | From $20.00 |
Vieng Chaleune | 20:00 | 06:00 | From $22.00 |
Naluang | 07:30 | 15:30 | From $22.00 |
Naluang | 08:30 | 16:30 | From $22.00 |
Naluang | 16:00 | 00:00 | From $22.00 |
King of Bus | 20:00 | 07:00 | From $27.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various buses to Vang Vieng – minivans, minibuses, seat or sleeper buses…
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Vang Vieng cost about $6-15
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng takes about 5-6 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: Soutchai Travel, PST Transit Service, Malany Transport (bus or van)…
Train Schedule - Vientiane to Vang Vieng | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Vang Vieng | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
RG Adventure | 07:00 | 11:00 | From $8.00 |
RG Adventure | 09:00 | 13:00 | From $8.00 |
RG Adventure | 13:00 | 17:00 | From $8.00 |
RG Adventure | 15:00 | 19:00 | From $8.00 |
Naluang | 07:00 | 08:30 | From $9.00 |
Naluang | 08:30 | 10:00 | From $9.00 |
Family Service | 08:30 | 11:00 | From $7.00 |
Family Service | 11:30 | 14:00 | From $7.00 |
Family Service | 13:30 | 16:00 | From $7.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 09:00 | 11:30 | From $10.00 |
Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 15:30 | From $10.00 |
🚍 Bus from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are vans, minivans, minibuses from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng
– bus tickets from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng cost about $16-17
– travel by bus/van from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng takes about 5 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: Naluang
Bus Schedule - Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vang Vieng | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Naluang | 08:30 | 13:30 | From $17.00 |
Naluang | 09:00 | 14:00 | From $17.00 |
Naluang | 10:00 | 15:00 | From $17.00 |
Naluang | 14:00 | 19:00 | From $17.00 |
Naluang | 15:00 | 20:00 | From $17.00 |
🚍 Bus from Pakse to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are various tourist sleeper overnight buses from Pakse to Vientiane
– the most frequented travel route from the south to the north of Laos
– bus tickets from Pakse to Vientiane cost about $27-32
– travel by bus/van from Pakse to Vientiane takes about 11-13 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane: Green Paradise, Kriangkai Transport, Naga Travel, Champasak Bus…
Bus Schedule - Pakse to Vientiane | Departs in Pakse | Arrival in Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
Green Paradise | 20:00 | 07:00 |
Kriangkai Transp. | 20:00 | 07:30 |
Naga Travel | 19:30 | 06:00 |
Champasak Bus | 19:00 | 06:30 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Nong Khai – Schedule + Tickets:
– from Vientiane to Nong Khai you can travel by Lao-Thai International Bus
– the most frequented international bus route from Laos to Thailand
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Nong Khai cost about $8
– travel by bus/van from Vientiane to Nong Khai takes about 1 hour
– bus companies to Nong Khai: Lao-Thai International Bus
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Nong Khai | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Nong Khai | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Lao-Thai Intern. Bus | 9:30 | 10:30 | From $6.00 |
Lao-Thai Intern. Bus | 12:40 | 13:40 | From $6.00 |
Lao-Thai Intern. Bus | 14:30 | 15:30 | From $6.00 |
Lao-Thai Intern. Bus | 15:30 | 16:30 | From $6.00 |
Lao-Thai Intern. Bus | 18:00 | 19:00 | From $6.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Muang Khua – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are tourist seat and sleeper buses between Vientiane to Muang Khua
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Muang Khua cost about $37-42
– travel by bus Vientiane to Muang Khua takes about 24 hours
– bus companies to Muang Khua: Chitpasong Bus, King of Bus
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Muang Khua | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Muang Khua | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Chitpasong Bus (Seat) | 07:00 | 07:00 | From $37.00 |
King of Bus (Seat) | 18:00 | 18:00 | From $37.00 |
King of Bus (Sleeper) | 18:00 | 18:00 | From $42.00 |
Chitpasong Bus (Sleeper) | 18:00 | 18:00 | From $42.00 |
King of Bus (Seat) | 07:00 | 07:00 | From $37.00 |
King of Bus (Sleeper) | 07:00 | 07:00 | From $42.00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani – Schedule + Tickets:
– from Vientiane to Udon Thani you can travel by Lao-Thai International Bus
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Udon Thani cost about $8
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani takes about 2 hours
– bus companies to Udon Thani: Lao-Thai International Bus
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Udon Thani | Departure in Vientiane | Arrival in Udon Thani |
|---|---|---|
Soutchai Travel | 07:00 | 10:00 |
Soutchai Travel | 10:00 | 13:00 |
Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 16:00 |
Soutchai Travel | 14:00 | 17:00 |
Soutchai Travel | 16:30 | 19:30 |
Family Service | 07:15 | 11:00 |
Family Service | 09:15 | 13:00 |
Family Service | 11:15 | 15:00 |
Family Service | 13:15 | 17:00 |
Family Service | 14:15 | 18:00 |
Family Service | 16:15 | 20:00 |
🚍 Bus from Vientiane to Hanoi – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses from Vientiane to Hanoi
– the most frequented travel bus route from Laos to Vietnam
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Hanoi cost about $24-29
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Vientiane to Hanoi takes about 20-25 hours
– bus companies to Hanoi: Huyen Chau, HTX Van Tai 277
Bus Schedule - Vientiane to Hanoi | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Hanoi | Bus ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
Techbus | 17:00 | 18:20 | From $40.00 |
KP79 Transp. | 17:30 | 17:00 | From $48.00 |
HTX Van Tai | 18:00 | 17:00 | From $30.00 |
Grouptour | 18:00 | 17:00 | From $40.00 |
Sarah Transp. | 16:30 | 17:00 | From $61.00 |
Family Service | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $46.00 |
❓ FAQ + Infos about bus travel and bus tickets in Laos:
1. How and where to book and buy bus tickets in Laos?
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- You can book+buy bus tickets for Laos easily online. You will probably find various booking websites where you can book bus tickets for Laos. You can use these trusted companies for online booking – Baolau or 12go.asia. These 2 companies from Asia are the biggest booking leaders and search engines in Laos (Southeast Asia).
2. Do buses in Laos have toilets?
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- Some tourist modern buses in Laos may have toilets, vans/minivans/minibuses and various local buses in Laos do not have any toilets. Buses in Laos often stop (but not all of them) on the toilet in the case of a longer journey (yes, traveling by bus in Laos takes a lot of time). But the bus network in Laos is limited.
3. Is an bus e-ticket for Laos in your smartphone acceptable?
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- Most bus companies in Laos accept an bus e-ticket on your smartphone, however it is recommended to print your bus e-ticket (voucher) from your email. Read carefully and the updated instructions and faqs about bus travel in Laos on Baolau and 12go.asia.
4. Are there delays when traveling by bus in Laos?
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- Yes, there may be delays when traveling by bus in Laos. It is highly recommended, if you can, come to the bus station in Laos about 1 hour before departure. Some tourist buses in Laos also often stop and take more passengers to the bus, buses are sometimes full.
5. Is traveling by bus in Laos safe?
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- There are some bus accidents in Laos, some bus drivers drive very fast, especially in southeast Asia. Everywhere in the world are bus accidents. It also depends where and in which season you will be traveling by bus in Laos. Eg. in the monsoon season can be dangerous to travel by bus in Asia, but mostly traveling by bus in Laos is safe.
6. Are sleeper tourist buses in Laos comfortable?
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- Mostly the buses in Laos are comfortable, but it also depends which bus and bus company you take and how tall are you, if you are about 180 cm tall and more, you may have a problem with comfort. Some of the vans,minivans or minibuses are modern, fast and comfortable, but the drivers in Laos can drive very fast.
7. When to come to the bus station in Laos?
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- Recommended – come to the bus station or place of departure in Laos about 1 hour before departure of bus. Some bus companies in Laos offer taxi service from hotel to the bus station.
8. What type of buses you can use in Laos?
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- There are various buses in Laos. You can travel mainly by sleeper tourist bus (also sometimes called „Disco bus“). There are also minibuses, vans or minivans between various small towns and cities. Minivans are the fastest.
9. What are the most frequented bus routes in Laos?
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- Tourists in Laos visit mainly these cities: Luang Prabang, Vientiane, Vang Vieng, Pakse or Savannakhet. The most frequented bus routes in Laos are: Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng to Vientiane or Vientiane to Pakse.
10. What are the most frequented bus routes from Laos to Thailand?
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- From Laos to Thailand you can also travel by tourist bus or private minivan. There are a few popular and frequented bus routes between these countries. The most popular bus routes are from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathani, from Vientiane to Bangkok, from Vientiane to Chiang Mai or Pakse to Bangkok.
11. How to get from Laos to Thailand + Vietnam?
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- From Laos to Thailand and Vietnam you can also travel by bus. There are some buses from Vientiane and Luang Prabang to Thailand, eg. to Bangkok. Now you can book bus tickets for these international buses on 12go.asia and Baolau. Check also these schedules > Thailand Bus Schedule and Vietnam Bus Schedule.
12. Is it possible to travel by train in Laos?
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- You can also travel by train in Laos from December 2021. There is a high-speed modern train from Vientiane to Boten, via Vang Vieng and Luang Prabang. You can check current Laos Railway Map or read this article how it is possible to explore Laos and what are the transfer ways: Transportation in Laos.
13. What is the official currency of Laos and how to exchange money?
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- The official currency of Laos is the Laotian Kip (LAK). Travelers can exchange money at various locations, including banks, currency exchange offices, and some hotels. While banks might offer better exchange rates, they often have more restricted operating hours. It’s advisable to keep an eye on the current exchange rates and, if possible, conduct larger transactions at banks for potential cost savings. Additionally, some establishments may accept U.S. dollars or Thai baht, especially in larger cities, but it’s generally recommended to have the local currency.
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🎫 Book your bus tickets in Laos + Schedule / Timetable:
(You can change your departure, arrival, eg. Vang Vieng to Vientiane, Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng…)