Adding bus routes in Laos

We are thrilled to announce the addition of domestic and international bus routes in Laos following the previous integration of international bus services from Hanoi to Luang Prabang and Vientiane and international van services from Siem Reap and Preah Vihear to Si Phan Don.

For this extended integration, we have established cooperation with multiple transport providers based in Laos, namely King of Bus, Malany Transport, Lao-Thai International Bus, Thai-Lao International Bus, Sengchaleun, Thong Ly Bus, 27-7 and Saysamon Transports.

Starting from this month we commence serving bus routes departing and arriving to Vientiane, connecting the capital with the major tourist destinations in Laos as well as international hubs in China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.

Domestic bus routes in Laos

Malany Transport and King of Bus run regular services on the national Route 13 both southbound Vientiane to Luang Prabang (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Luang-Prabang) and northbound Luang Prabang to Vientiane (baolau.com/s/Luang-Prabang/Vientiane).

Luang Prabang offers a unique combination of culture and nature, with well preserved religious temples and impressive waterfalls

Malany Transport operates buses and mini-vans in and out Vang Vieng, connecting this tourist hot spot with Luang Prabang (baolau.com/s/Luang-Prabang/Vang-Vieng) and Vientiane (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Vang-Vieng).

Vang Vieng is a picturesque town surrounded by karst landscape and perfect for the practice of outdoor activities such as mountain biking, trekking, kayaking and rock climbing

Heading North, King of Bus operates routes from Vientiane to Muang Xay in Oudomxay province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Muang-Xay), Muang Khua in Phongsaly province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Muang-Khua), Luang Namtha in Luang Nam Tha province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Luang-Namtha) and Huay Xai in Bokeo province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Huay-Xai).

Oudomxay is a mountainous region in northern Laos

Heading East, King of Bus runs a sleeping bus from Vientiane to Phonsavan in Xiangkhouang province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Phonsavan), whereas Laos Public Bus takes travelers from Vientiane to Kong Lor Cave in Phu Hin Bun National Park, Khammouane province (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Khammouane).

The Plain of Jars in Xiangkhoang Plateau is one of the most important prehistoric sites in South East Asia

Heading South, King of Bus operates routes from Vientiane to Thakhek (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Thakhek) and Savannakhet (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Savannakhet), where passengers can connect with other buses crossing to Thailand.

Thakhek and Savannakhet are two frontier cities separated of Thailand by the Mekong River

Further South into Champasak province, King of Bus and Sengchaleun operate routes from Vientiane to Pakse (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Pakse) and Don Khon located in the Si Phan Don archipelago of the Mekong River, also known as 4000 islands (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Don-Khon).

The Tad Yuang waterfall on the Bolaven Plateau has recently become more accessible and it is worth a visit from Pakse

International bus routes from Laos to China, Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand

Thong Ly Bus operates a daily route from Vientiane to Kunming (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Kunming) in China via the Mohan – Botene International Pass, crossing Jinghong in Xishuangbanna Prefecture and Pu'er on its way through Yunnan province.

Sengchaleun in combination with Sorya Transport operates daily bus routes from Vientiane to Phnom Penh (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Phnom-Penh) and Siem Reap (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Siem-Reap) in Cambodia via the Stung Treng International Pass.

27-7 operates daily bus routes from Luang Prabang to Hanoi (baolau.com/s/Luang-Prabang/Hanoi) via the Nam Can – Nonghet International Pass and from Vientiane to Hanoi (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Hanoi) via the Cau Treo – Nam Phao International Pass.

Saysamon Transports operates daily bus routes from Vientiane to Vinh (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Vinh), Hue (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Hue) and Da Nang (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Da-Nang) in Central Vietnam via the Cau Treo – Nam Phao International Pass.

Lao-Thai International Bus operates short distance bus routes from Vientiane to Nong Khai (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Nong-Khai), Udon Thani (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Udon-Thani) and Khon Kaen (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Khon-Kaen) in the Northeast of Thailand through the Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge.

Thai-Lao International Bus operates long distance bus routes routes from Vientiane to Bangkok (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Bangkok) and Chiang Mai (baolau.com/s/Vientiane/Chiang-Mai).

How to book bus tickets in Laos

Baolau cooperates with multiple bus companies in Laos to serve online ticket booking in advance. Once the reservation is confirmed, customers will receive an electronic voucher that can be used to check-in and collect the physical ticket at the departure point in Vientiane, Luang Prabang or Vang Vieng.

In order to comply with immigration procedures at the border, passengers must carry their passports with the corresponding visas for each country (where applies depending on the nationality). Bus companies operating international routes reserve the right to deny boarding if the passenger fails to present valid travel documents.

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