🚍 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 $16-28
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Luang Prabang takes about 7-8 hours
– bus companies to Luang Prabang: Chit Prasong, Family Service, King of bus, Malany, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service and or Soutchai Travel
| Bus Company | 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 $7-12
– travel by bus/van from Vang Vieng to Vientiane takes about 2-5 hours
– bus companies to Sihanoukville: RG Adventure, Family Service, Sarah Transport, Laos Luxury Travel, Naluang, Soutchai Travel, Exploring Laos…
| Bus Company | Departs in Vang Vieng | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Service | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $8.00 |
| Family Service | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $8.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 09:00 | 11:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $12.00 |
| Sarah Transport | 12:00 | 14:00 | From $12.00 |
| RG Adventure | 16:00 | 18:00 | From $20.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 09:20 | 11:20 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 12:20 | 14:20 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 14:00 | 16:00 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Luxury Travel | 16:20 | 18:20 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 09:00 | 11:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 12:00 | 14:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 14:00 | 16:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 06:00 | 08:30 | From $8.00 |
| Exploring Laos | 19:00 | 21:30 | From $8.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 09:00 | 12:00 | From $10.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 08:00 | 10:00 | From $12.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 11:00 | 13:00 | From $12.00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 13:00 | 15:00 | From $12.00 |
🚍 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 $17-35
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Pakse takes about 12-13 hours
– bus companies to Pakse: Sarah Transport, RG Adventure, KP79 Transport, Kriangkai Transport, Family Service, Soutchai Travel, Champasak Bus, Chit Prasong
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Pakse | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 $16-32
– travel by bus from Luang Prabang to Vientiane takes about 8-10 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane: RG Adventure, Malany, Naga Travel, PST Transit Service, Vieng Chaleune…
| Bus Company | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vientiane | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieng Chaleune | 7:30 | 15:30 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 8:00 | 16:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 11:00 | 19:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 14:00 | 22:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 17:00 | 01:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 18:30 | 02:30 | From $18.00 |
| Naluang | 8:30 | 14:30 | From $20.00 |
| Naluang | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $20.00 |
| RG Adventure | 7:00 | 16:00 | From $23.00 |
| King of Bus | 20:00 | 07:00 | From $28.00 |
🚍 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 $7-14
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng takes about 1.5-4 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: RG Adventure, Naluang, Family Service, Soutchai Travel, Naga Travel…
| Bus Company | 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 $18-32
– travel by bus/van from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng takes about 5-6 hours
– bus companies to Vang Vieng: Vieng Chaleune, Naluang, Luang Prabang Travel, Laos Group Tour…
| Bus Company | Departs in Luang Prabang | Arrival in Vang Vieng | Bus Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vieng Chaleune | 07:30 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 08:00 | 14:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 14:00 | 20:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 17:00 | 23:00 | From $18.00 |
| Vieng Chaleune | 18:30 | 00:30 | From $18.00 |
| Naluang | 08:30 | 14:30 | From $17.00 |
| Naluang | 11:00 | 17:00 | From $17.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 10:00 | 15:00 | From $20.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 08:30 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Luang Prabang Travel | 07:30 | 12:30 | From $18.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 07:30 | 14:00 | From $22.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 11:00 | 16:30 | From $27.00 |
| Laos Group Tour | 14:00 | 19:00 | From $27.00 |
🚍 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 $5-8
– travel by bus from Vientiane to Udon Thani takes about 2-4 hours
– bus companies to Udon Thani: Family Service<, Soutchai Travel, Lao-Thai International Bus
| Bus Company | 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 Savannakhet – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses or minivans from Vientiane to Savannakhet
– the most frequented travel bus route to southern part of Laos
– bus tickets from Vientiane to Savannakhet cost about $17-30
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Vientiane to Savannakhet takes about 8-14 hours
– bus companies to Savannakhet: Chit Prasong, Chantchahone Transportation, KP79 Transportation, RG Adventure, Family Service, Sarah Transport Laos
| Bus Company | Departs in Vientiane | Arrival in Savannakhet |
|---|---|---|
| Chit Prasong | 20:00 | 10:00 |
| Chantchahone | 20:00 | 05:00 |
| KP79 Transport. | 20:00 | 06:30 |
| RG Adventure | 20:00 | 07:00 |
| Family Service | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| Family Service | 18:00 | 15:00 |
| Sarah Tranpsort | 18:30 | 06:00 |
🚍 Bus from Pakse to Vientiane – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper overnight buses from Pakse to the capitol of Laos – Vientiane
– the most frequented travel bus route from southern part of Laos to Vientiane
– bus tickets from Pakse to Vientiane cost about $20-35
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Pakse to Vientiane takes about 10-15 hours
– bus companies to Vientiane from Pakse: Green Paradise, RG Adventure, Kriangkai Transport, Chanthachone Transportation, Soutchai Travel, Sanga Transport
| Bus Company | Departs in Pakse | Arrival in Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Green Paradise | 20:00 | 06:00 |
| RG Adventure | 19:00 | 10:00 |
| HTX Van Tai | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Kriangkai Transport | 20:00 | 10:00 |
| Chanthachone Transp. | 20:00 | 08:00 |
| Soutchai Travel | 18:00 | 06:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 20:00 | 08:00 |
🚍 Bus from Pakse to Savannakhet – Schedule + Tickets:
– there are sleeper buses or private modern minivans or minibuses from Pakse to Savannakhet
– the most frequented travel bus route in southern Laos
– bus tickets from Pakse to Savannekhet cost about $16-22
– travel by sleeper bus or minivan from Pakse to Savannkhet takes about 5 hours
– bus companies to Savannakhet from Pakse: Green Paradise, RG Adventure, Sanga Transport
| Bus Company | Departs in Pakse | Arrival in Savannkhet |
|---|---|---|
| RG Adventure | 07:30 | 12:00 |
| RG Adventure | 09:00 | 13:30 |
| Green Paradise | 09:00 | 14:00 |
| Green Paradise | 10:00 | 15:00 |
| Green Paradise | 08:00 | 13:00 |
| Green Paradise | 11:00 | 16:00 |
| Green Paradise | 12:00 | 17:00 |
| Green Paradise | 13:00 | 18:00 |
| Green Paradise | 14:00 | 19:00 |
| Green Paradise | 15:00 | 20:00 |
| Green Paradise | 15:00 | 20:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 07:30 | 12:00 |
| Sanga Transport | 09:00 | 13:30 |
🚍 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 $30-60
– travel by sleeper overnight bus from Vientiane to Hanoi takes about 23-26 hours
– bus companies to Hanoi: HTX Van Tai 27-7, Techbus VN, Grouptour, KP79 Transportation, Family Service, Tung Mau
| Bus Company | 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:
How and where to book and buy bus tickets in Laos?
Do buses in Laos have toilets?
Some sleeper buses have toilets, but most local buses and minibuses do not.
Are bus e-tickets on smartphones accepted in Laos?
Yes, mobile e-tickets are usually accepted, but printing the ticket is recommended.
Are there delays when traveling by bus in Laos?
Yes, delays can happen, especially on long-distance or mountain routes.
Is traveling by bus in Laos safe?
Bus travel in Laos is generally safe, but road and weather conditions can affect journeys.
Are sleeper buses in Laos comfortable?
Most sleeper buses are comfortable, while modern minivans are usually faster.
When should you arrive at the bus station in Laos?
It is recommended to arrive about 1 hour before departure.
What types of buses can you use in Laos?
You can travel by sleeper buses, local buses, minibuses and private vans.
What are the most popular bus routes in Laos?
Popular routes include Vientiane to Luang Prabang, Vang Vieng to Vientiane and Vientiane to Pakse.
What are the most popular bus routes from Laos to Thailand?
Popular routes include Pakse to Ubon Ratchathani, Vientiane to Bangkok and Vientiane to Chiang Mai.
How to get from Laos to Thailand or Vietnam?
You can travel by international bus, minivan or train connections.
Is it possible to travel by train in Laos?
Yes, Laos has a modern railway from Vientiane to Boten via Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng.
What is the official currency of Laos?
The official currency is the Laotian Kip (LAK).
