Sleeper Bus from Hanoi to Lao Bao Border Gate

Hanoi - Lao Bao Border Gate: 600,000 VND

Departure from Hanoi: 6.00 PM day 1

Arrival in Lao Bao: 7.00 AM day 2

Contact: +84-914425788 Whatsapp

A. To inquire and book bus tickets from Hanoi, Vietnam to Lao Bao Border Gate, Quang Tri

1. To inquire and book bus tickets from Hanoi, Vietnam to Lao Bao Border Gate, Quang Tri province – Please contact directly to Whatsapp +84 -914425788 Mr Luong or Zaloapp +84 -914425788 Mr Luong. Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
2. Please provide your name and pickup location.

B. Pick-up and departure schedule from Hanoi, Vietnam to Lao Bao border gate (Densavan border gate, Laos)

1.  Pick up at hotels/guesthouses in Hanoi Old Quarter from 3.00pm - 3.30pm . Pick up at Lao Embassy at 3.30pm. (We pick you up early to avoid traffic jams affecting your schedule)

2. Mr. Hung who picks you up – We will provide Mr. Hung’s photo so you can easily recognize him when picking
you up. He will arrange a mini bus/taxi to take you to Nuoc Ngam bus station. (About 5-7km).
At the bus station, the staff will give you a ticket to check in and get on the bus. We also pick you up at Nuoc Ngam bus station at 4.45pm - 5.00pm. After booking, we will send a confirmation and have instructions for guests to pay and receive tickets at the station.

3. Ticket price: 600,000 VND/person/one way with single bed (pay to Mr. Hung - the person who picks you up)

4. Bus type: Single bed

5.  Departure time: 5.45pm - 6.00pm day 1

6. The bus arrives at Lao Bao border gate at 7:00am on the 2nd day. 

7. If you need to enter Laos through Lao Bao border gate ( Densavan border gate, Laos)

  • For nationalities exempted from visa to enter Laos: You can easily complete immigration procedures.
  • For nationalities that are not exempt from visa fees to enter Laos - you can apply for a Laos visa at the border (Visa on arrival)

8. After entering Laos

  • If you want to go to other places in Laos for tourism and sightseeing such as Savannakhek, Thakhek, Vientiane... you can wait at the border gate. There will be many buses departing from Hue, Da Nang through Lao Bao border gate to Savannakhek, Thakhek, Vientiane. You can catch the bus at the border gate.
  • If you want to re-enter Vietnam (Visa run) with visa exemption to enter Vietnam, it is very easy (it only takes about 1-1.5 hours to complete the procedures).
  • If you want to re-enter Vietnam (Visa Run) but you are not exempt from visa to Vietnam - You will need to apply for a Vietnam evisa. Depending on your nationality and needs. If you apply for an evisa on the official website of the Immigration Department, it will take about 4-6 days to receive the evisa. If you apply for an evisa through an agent, the fastest is 4-5 hours for you to be able to enter Vietnam with an evisa.

9. Bus from Lao Bao to Hanoi departs at 2.45pm - 3.00pm. Pick-up time is 02:00pm - 2:30pm at the meeting point near the border gate. The bus arrives in Hanoi at 5:00am - 6:00am the next day (Sleep on the bus)

10. On the way, the car stops at restaurants for dinner and lunch. (All meals are not included in the ticket price)

11. Almost all buses have broken wifi.

12. You can buy a Lao sim card or exchange money at Lao Bao border gate.

13. Border gate fees and Laos Visa fees (Visa on arrival – VOA)

- For nationalities exempted from Laos visa and Vietnam visa when exiting and entering the country, you must pay a small fee at the border gate. From 10,000 VND - 20,000 VND / 1 exit or entry. (1 exit from Vietnam, 1 entry into Laos, 1 exit from Laos, 1 re-entry to Vietnam)

- For nationalities that are not exempt from Laos visa fees, applying for a Laos visa at the Densavan border gate, Laos, the cost depends on nationality. Common nationalities are around 50 USD. You should prepare this amount in advance. The border gate accepts both Vietnamese currency and Kip, but using USD will be more beneficial for you.

- After entering Laos, for nationalities that are not exempted from Vietnam visa upon entry, you need to have an Evisa. Only Vietnam evisa is accepted. You can apply for Vietnam evisa through the website of Vietnam Immigration Department - time 4-6 days. You should apply for Vietnam evisa through a visa agent in Vietnam, the fastest time is 4-5 hours with a higher cost than applying for Vietnam evisa yourself.

C. Summary of visa processing schedule at Lao Bao border gate.

Day 1: Hanoi - Lao Bao.
Pick you up at Hanoi Old Quarter from 3.00pm - 3.30pm
Departure: 5.45pm - 6.00pm
Sleep on the bus
Day 2: Lao Bao
Arrive in Lao Bao at 7am. Complete exit procedures from Vietnam and entry into Laos.
After entering Laos.
+ Case 1: You are exempt from visa fees to enter Vietnam, you can enter immediately easily.
+ Case 2: If you are not exempt from visa fees to Vietnam. You need to have an entry evisa.
>> Applying for an Evisa directly on the official website of the Immigration Department will take about 4 - 6 working days (Not including the first registration day and Saturday + Sunday)
>> You should apply for an evisa through a reputable visa agent so they can advise you. The fastest time you can enter Vietnam with an evisa is 4-5 hours. Enough time for you to catch the bus departing from Lao Bao to Hanoi at 2.30pm - 3.00pm (daily). The bus arrives in Hanoi at 4.am - 5.am the next day.

D. OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT LAOS VISA

1. Laos visa policy map

2. VISA ON ARRIVAL (VOA) AND EVISA LAOS

Visitors eligible for a visa on arrival or e-visa can enter Laos through one of the following ports of entry:

All other ports of entry not listed above do not accept visas on arrival or e-visas. Some ports are closed to third country visitors, while others require visitors from non-visa exempt countries to present a visa obtained in advance from one of the Lao diplomatic missions around the world.

3. THE FOLLOWING COUNTRIES NEED TO APPLY FOR A LAOS VISA AT THE LAOS EMBASSY OR CONSULATE

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible for visas on arrival or e-visas. Therefore, they must apply for a visa from one of the Lao diplomatic missions in advance. However, if they are on a business trip, they can still apply for a visa on arrival, provided they have an official letter of guarantee issued by the Lao Ministry of Foreign Affairs