THE SHORT VERSION
Vientiane to Hue at a glance.
- From
- Vientiane ວຽງຈັນ
- To
- Hue Huế
- Road distance
- About 737 km
- Straight line
- 554 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~9 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hue to Vientiane →
- Border
- Laos → Vietnam. Passport and visa needed
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Vientiane
Vientiane is the capital of Laos and has several bus terminals, each serving a different direction. International buses to Vietnam leave from the Southern Bus 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.
Arriving in Hue
Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
- 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.
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.
- Overnight buses to Hanoi are popular and mountain roads aren't involved, but the trip is long. Pick a berth position that suits you.
- Buses between Hue and Laos cross at Lao Bao. Carry your passport and the correct visa documents.
KEEP GOING
From Hue, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Hue
More buses from Vientiane
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Vientiane from Hue 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 Vientiane to Hue 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 Vientiane?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Vientiane include Central Bus Terminal (Talat Sao), Southern Bus Terminal, Northern Bus Terminal, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Hue to Vientiane?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hue to Vientiane guide.
Where does the bus from Vientiane arrive in Hue?+
It depends on the operator. In Hue, services use Southern Bus Station, Northern Bus Station. Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hue?+
Ask whether your bus ends at a station or a central company office. Both stations are outside the most visited parts of the city.
What kind of bus runs from Vientiane to Hue?+
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 Vientiane to Hue 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 Hue by bus?+
Direct buses from Hue include Phu Bai Airport (HUI), Da Nang, Hoi An, Tam Ky, Dong Hoi and more. See all connections on our Hue bus page.
Do I need a visa to take the bus from Vientiane to Hue?+
This journey crosses from Laos into Vietnam. 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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