THE SHORT VERSION
Hue to Vientiane at a glance.
- From
- Hue Huế
- To
- Vientiane ວຽງຈັນ
- Road distance
- About 737 km
- Straight line
- 554 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~9 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Vientiane to Hue →
- Border
- Vietnam → Laos. Passport and visa needed
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Hue
Hue sits on the north–south route between Hanoi and Da Nang and is a regular stop for open-tour and sleeper buses. It has separate northern and southern bus stations, and tourist companies often collect from their offices or hotels near the centre.
- Southern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Nam
Services heading south, such as Da Nang and Hoi An. - Northern Bus Station · Bến xe phía Bắc
Services heading north, such as Dong Hoi, Phong Nha and Hanoi.
Arriving in Vientiane
Tickets bought from travel agents usually include a songthaew to the right terminal.
- Central Bus Terminal (Talat Sao)
City buses, plus buses to the Thai border and some regional routes. - Southern Bus Terminal
About 10 km from the centre. Routes south and many international buses to Vietnam. - Northern Bus Terminal
About 9 km from the centre. Routes north, such as Luang Prabang.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check that your ticket and terminal match your direction.
- Buses to Vietnam cross at border posts such as Lao Bao or Cau Treo. Check visa rules first.
KEEP GOING
From Vientiane, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Vientiane
More buses from Hue
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Hue from Vientiane by road?+
About 737 km by road (554 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Hue to Vientiane take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 9 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Hue?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Hue include Southern Bus Station, Northern Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Vientiane to Hue?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Vientiane to Hue guide.
Where does the bus from Hue arrive in Vientiane?+
It depends on the operator. In Vientiane, services use Central Bus Terminal (Talat Sao), Southern Bus Terminal, Northern Bus Terminal. Tickets bought from travel agents usually include a songthaew to the right terminal.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Vientiane?+
Tickets bought from travel agents usually include a songthaew to the right terminal.
What kind of bus runs from Hue to Vientiane?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Hue to Vientiane bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Vientiane by bus?+
Direct buses from Vientiane include Nong Khai, Udon Thani, Vang Vieng, Khon Kaen, Luang Prabang and more. See all connections on our Vientiane bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Hue to Vientiane?+
This journey crosses from Vietnam into Laos. Check the current entry and visa rules for your nationality before you travel, and keep your passport with you on the bus.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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