There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City by plane, bus, night bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane VTE - SGN
2h$65–190Bus via Bangkok
- Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus
29h$82–96Night bus, train
- Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus
- Take the train from Vinh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain
45h 49m$74–168Bus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penhbus
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus
32h$94–102
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City is to bus via Bangkok which costs $80 - $100 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 2h and costs $65 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Ho Chi Minh via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Soriya Cinema and Phnom Penh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Vientiane and Ho Chi Minh City is 910 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 29h and costs $80 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h to fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, depart from Nongkhai Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City is to fly which takes 2h and costs $65 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs $80 - $100 and takes 29h.
The quickest flight from Wattay International Airport Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h.
Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City bus services, operated by Budsarakham Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam?
Vietjet Air, Lao Airlines, and Vietnam Airlines fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Ho Chi Minh via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Phnom Penh, Soriya Cinema, City Mall, and Phnom Penh in around 29h.
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–140
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Pakse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–410
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Phone
- 19006469
- support1@dsvn.vn
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Vinh to Ho Chi Minh City
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $50–75
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $50–70
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $50–75
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- brt@budsarakamtour.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +855 97 924 8888
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +84 28 3837 0969
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +856 21 254512-5
- booking@soutchai.com
- Website
- soutchaitravel.com
Night bus from Vientiane to Vinh
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–75
- Schedules at
- soutchaitravel.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Southern Bus Station Vientiane to Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $69–70
- Book at
- bookaway.com
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Booking & Getting There
Vietjet Air, Vietnam Airlines and Lao Airlines offer flights from Wattay International Airport Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport Airport.
Book your Vientiane to Ho Chi Minh City bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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