Thailand to Vietnam Bus: Schedule & Price

Going from Thailand to Vietnam by bus can be the most practical and cost-saving way since the two countries are pretty close. If you plan to visit both of them, maximize your experience by choosing this route. You can continue your journey to Vietnam after spending time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or Ayutthaya, where you can explore sacred pagodas and lively nightlife. The trip is an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in Southeast Asian beauty since Thailand and Vietnam offer distinct experiences also cultures and should be on any traveler's itinerary. Combining these trips can save you significant money compared to paying for two separate trips. Let's learn detail about the bus schedule & price in the article below.

Overview Of Thailand To Vietnam By Bus

Route

• Specifically, the journey takes approximately 10 to 15 hours, enabling you to visit more fascinating tourist destinations outside Thailand and Vietnam. The bus will typically leave from Bangkok, travel through Cambodia, and arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, or will make its way through Laos and arrive in Hanoi. 
• The bus route from Chiang Mai to Hanoi is also available and will be explained in further detail below.

Price

• As a budget means of transport, a bus will be priced at around US $50 for a direct route from Thailand to Vietnam.
• Transit to one destination in Cambodia or Laos is even cheaper up to your choice. 
• Thailand - Cambodia - Ho Chi Minh City route costs only US $32 to US $35, while it goes from US $24 to US $26 for Thailand - Laos - Hanoi route

Bus From Thailand To Vietnam: Route, Price & Schedule

If you take a bus from Thailand to Vietnam, you can choose between two common routes: Thailand - Laos - Vietnam or Thailand - Cambodia - Vietnam, which is guaranteed to serve different purposes. 

For those who want to travel to Hanoi, it is suggested that travelers take Thailand - Laos - Vietnam path to reach Hanoi directly. If not, the other will take you to Ho Chi Minh City.

There will be no transit, and you will have to sit for about 10 hours on the bus. It is only recommended if the time you spend traveling between places is limited and you don't want to visit anything else besides the two countries. 

Traveling by bus and transit in Laos or Cambodia is highly recommended for those who have much time on their vacation and are eager to visit other tourist spots in Laos or Cambodia. 

Route

• The direct buses from Thailand to Vietnam depart from Bangkok, through Laos and Cambodia, and get to Vietnam.
• The buses will depart from some destinations such as Phnom Penh, Cambodia, or Vientiane, Laos. 
• After 1 to 2 hours of transit, you can continue your trip on a bus from Vientiane to Hanoi or Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City. The journey may take you longer to get to Vietnam from Thailand; however, during your time in Laos or Cambodia, you will have a chance to get to many fantastic tourist spots there. 

Lao Thai International Bus

Schedule and Prices

Travel Mart and Virak Buntham Express are the main operators from Bangkok to Phnom Penh. The two buses usually cost US $30-$40/each. See the tables below for more information about the bus schedule to Phnom Penh. 

After arriving at Phnom Penh, you can visit places, then get to Vietnam on another bus. Giant Ibis Transport is the bus operator that offers Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh route. Just two buses are available daily, with US $18 per person. You need to go to Preah Moha Ksatreiyani Kossamak Ave to catch the bus. The chart below shows the schedule for this route:

Take The Bus To Vietnam

Likewise, if you follow the Thai - Lao - Viet route, you will also travel from Bangkok by bus, get to Vientiane, and from Vientiane, arrive at Hanoi. However, there are no direct buses from Bangkok to Vientiane, meaning you have to travel from Bangkok to Nong Khai and get from Nong Khai to Vientiane on an international bus. The buses will cost you $15 from Bangkok to Nong Khai. Here is the bus schedule for Bangkok - Nong Khai route.

After arriving in Nong Khai, you need to take an international bus to Vientiane (Laos) for only $1.91. The bus schedule is flexible, and you can start your trip at 7:30, 9:30, 12:40, 14:30, 15:30, and 18:00. To get to Hanoi from Vientiane, you will have to travel on a sleeper bus. This type of bus departs from Vientiane Southern Bus Terminal at 17:00 and arrives at Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station in 24 hours. The bus ticket will be from $25 to $28.

Inside The Sleeper Bus

Local Tips To Choose The Best Bus From Thailand To Vietnam

Traveling from Thailand to Vietnam by bus will be a long journey requiring you to have a stable health condition. If it is your first time taking the bus, think lucidly before booking it. Below are some local tips for choosing the best bus so you can follow them for the best experience:

• If you want to buy a bus ticket, you can book it through a website or directly buy it at the ticket booth at the bus station.
• To avoid scams, contact the bus operators through their website or phone number to ensure departure time and ticket price.
• If you are a stranger to booking a bus, you can have a travel agency do it. Usually, BestPrice Travel offers to help tourists with this. All you need to do is contact us through our website or call (+84) 4 3624-9007 so that we can book a bus for you.

Above are our recommendations on Thailand to Vietnam buses. If you are looking for tours combined with these countries, please visit Thailand, Cambodia Vietnam tour packages which already include transfers and excursions. Hope to see you and have a good trip with BestPrice Travel!