Book Nanning - Hanoi Bus Tickets Online

Traveling by bus from Nanning to Hanoi or Hanoi to Nanning is very convenient. The trip takes about eight hours—around four hours shorter than the train. Another major advantage of the bus is that immigration procedures are handled during the daytime, so passengers don’t have to sacrifice their sleeping hours as they would on the train.

Who This Bus Is Best For

This Bus Is Ideal For:

• Travelers going from China to Vietnam overland
• Backpackers and budget travelers
• Tourists avoiding overnight trains
• Travelers flying into Nanning
• Travelers staying near Nanning East Railway Station or Langdong Bus Station

Nanning to Hanoi Bus Schedules and Prices

There are nine buses from Nanning to Hanoi each day. Tickets priced at USD 46 (Ticket price is USD 30, and service fee is USD 16) require passengers to board at one of the two pick-up points, Langdong Bus Station or Nanning East Railway Station.

Tickets priced at USD 54  (Ticket price is USD 38, and service fee is USD 16) include hotel pick-up service—please wait for the driver in your hotel lobby. Please let us know your preferred pick-up point when completing the booking form. Simply enter the details in the "Leave Your Message" textbox.

Hanoi to Nanning Bus Schedules and Prices

It is also possible to book bus tickets from Hanoi to Nanning with us. The only pick-up point in Hanoi is 55 Đ. Trần Khát Chân, Thanh Nhàn, Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội. Passengers may get off at Nanning East Railway Station, Langdong Bus Station, or Wuxu International Airport. Please indicate your preferred drop-off point when completing the booking form. The ticket price is the same for all drop-off locations.

Please note that we are unable to help passengers contact or locate the driver. Kindly make your own way to the pick-up point on time.

How to Get and Use Tickets

• Tickets are released and available for booking 15 days before the departure date. For example, tickets for September 15 will be available to book on September 1.
• We will send you the QR codes once your tickets are confirmed. Each ticket comes with a unique QR code.
• The driver will scan your QR code when you board the bus.
• If you book USD 54 tickets with the hotel pick-up service, kindly provide your hotel name and address in Nanning. Simply enter the details in the "Leave Your Message" textbox when completing the booking form.

How the China–Vietnam Border Crossing Works

Please check out how the China–Vietnam border-crossing bus service works. Kindly note that this infographic is for reference only, as procedures and requirements may change over time.

Nanning to Hanoi Bus Route Map

The bus route passes through three major destinations in China and three major cities in Vietnam.

Why Choose Bus Instead of Train

Good to Know before Booking

• You will need to transfer to a Vietnamese bus at the border. Normally, the bus transfer takes place at the Friendship Gate (友谊关).

Cancellation Policy

• Free cancellation is available before the tickets are booked.
• 90% of the ticket price will be refunded if the booking is canceled after the tickets have been booked. Please note that the service fee is non-refundable.
• No cancellations are allowed within 48 hours of the departure time.

Price Includes

• Ticket price and service fee USD 16 per ticket for Nanning to Hanoi buses, and USD 14 for Hanoi to Nanning buses.
• The ticket price is the same for adults and children.

How to read a Nanning to Hanoi bus ticket

Below is a sample ticket from Nanning East Railway Station to Hanoi. You may also choose Langdong Bus Station or your hotel as your check-in place (hotel pick-up service is only available for tickets priced at USD 54).

How to get to Youjia Convenience Store

Passengers choosing Nanning East Railway Station as their check-in point should go to the Youjia Convenience Store to board the bus. The store is located about 250 meters from the station’s north exit. Please refer to the map below for directions.