How to get from Da Nang to Laos by bus via Lao Bao border crossing
Based on 5 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
The most common route from Da Nang to Laos is by bus via the Lao Bao border crossing. Around 2–3 buses per day use this route; check schedules and prices locally as they change frequently.
What the community said
The Lao Bao crossing sees around 2–3 buses per day — the busiest Vietnam–Laos border point in the region. Other crossings like Bo Y and Nam Meo are far quieter, with sometimes just one minibus daily.
20 days ago Lao Bao border crossing
Many travelers from Da Nang do a border run to Lao Bao specifically to get a new entry stamp for visa renewal, often carpooling with others to share costs.
20 days ago Da Nang – Lao Bao border run
If continuing from Lao Bao to Vientiane, verify bus departure times and ticket prices shortly before your trip — schedules change frequently and reliable info online is scarce.
20 days ago Lao Bao → Vientiane bus
The Lao Bao crossing is extremely remote — roughly 300 km to the nearest major town in any direction, and around 1,000 km to either capital. Factor this into your itinerary planning.
20 days ago ~300 km to nearest major town
Crossing into Laos by motorbike via Lao Bao is possible, but paperwork requirements need careful checking — particularly whether a blue card (vehicle registration) is sufficient for a bike not registered in your name, and what the border officers currently require.
20 days ago Motorbike crossing at Lao Bao
Buses from Da Nang to Laos do run, but the journey via Lao Bao is long and mountainous. It's worth researching Laos highlights (Vientiane, Luang Prabang) beforehand to decide if the travel time is worthwhile for a short trip.
20 days ago Da Nang → Laos by bus