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NORTHERN VIETNAM · CITY BUS GUIDE

Dien Bien Phuby bus.

Điện Biên Phủ

Dien Bien Phu is a city in Vietnam's far north-west, known for its 1954 battlefield sites, and a border gateway to northern Laos. Buses run from Hanoi, Sapa and Lao Cai, and across the border towards Muang Khua and Oudomxay.

3 routes out5 routes in

Each line is a bus connection listed on 12Go. Outlines: Natural Earth.

Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ) — Dien Bien Phu (Điện Biên Phủ). Photo: [Tycho], CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

STATIONS & PICKUPS

Where buses leave and arrive in Dien Bien Phu.

Dien Bien Phu Bus Station · Bến xe Điện Biên Phủ
Long-distance buses to Hanoi and the north-west, plus cross-border services to Laos.

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Arriving in Dien Bien Phu

The station is close to the city. Taxis and motorbike taxis are easy to find.

Buses from Sapa and Lao Cai cross mountain passes with fine views. Daytime departures let you see them.
For Laos, check visa rules and current border opening hours before you go.

LEAVING DIEN BIEN PHU

Buses from Dien Bien Phu.

Northern Vietnam

Dien Bien Phu → Sapa302 km by road Dien Bien Phu → Hanoi414 km by road

Laos

Dien Bien Phu → Luang Prabang418 km by road

HEADING TO DIEN BIEN PHU

Buses to Dien Bien Phu.

Northern Vietnam

Sapa → Dien Bien Phu302 km by road Lao Cai → Dien Bien Phu309 km by road Mai Chau → Dien Bien Phu312 km by road Hanoi → Dien Bien Phu414 km by road

Laos

Luang Prabang → Dien Bien Phu418 km by road

NEARBY

Cities near Dien Bien Phu.

Buses from Son La1 routes out · 4 in Buses from Mu Cang Chai4 routes out · 4 in Buses from Nong Khiaw2 routes out · 2 in Buses from Sapa27 routes out · 21 in Buses from Lao Cai15 routes out · 13 in Buses from Hekou0 routes out · 3 in

FOLLOW THE INFORMATION

Sources.

Connections come from 12Go's public route index. Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Listings change; confirm details with the booking provider.

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