If you are staying in the “lantern city” and need to renew or extend your Vietnam visa, our Hoi An to Lao Bao Border by private car is a safe, comfortable, and convenient solution. The Lao Bao Border Gate, located in Quang Tri Province, is one of the most common border points for visa runs between Vietnam and Laos. The distance from Hoi An to Lao Bao is about 300 km, and the journey takes around 5 hours one way.
With our private car service, you will enjoy a round-trip transfer for a Visa Run to the Laos border in one day. Your driver will take you from your hotel in Hoi An to the border, wait while you complete the visa process, and then drive you back to your hotel safely.
After a visa run trip with us to Lao Bao Border and back to Hoi An, if you want to to visit other attractions or travel to neighboring city, you can refer to some of our private car packages:
- Hoi An To Marble Mountain By Private Car – 32 USD/ Sedan
- Private Car Hoi An To My Lai Massacre – 94 USD/ Sedan
- Hoi An To Nha Trang By Car – 260 USD/ Sedan
- Car From Hoi An To Phong Nha – 153 USD/ Sedan
HOI AN TO LAO BAO BORDER BY PRIVATE CAR
Booking with Us
Booking your Hoi An to Lao Bao Border private car is quick and simple with Vietnam Private Car Travel & Transport. Just let us know your hotel address, travel date, and preferred departure time. Our professional driver will take care of the rest, ensuring you have a smooth, safe, and stress-free visa run trip.
Hoi An to Lao Bao Border Private Car Itinerary
On the travel date, at 6 am, our friendly driver will pick you up at your hotel/ homestay in Hoi An. After reminding you about bringing all needed documents and valid passports, we will start the Visa Run from Hoi An to Lao Bao Border by private car.
We will take the scenic National Road 1A and National Road 9, passing through Da Nang, Hue, and Quang Tri province. The drive takes around 5 hours with short stops for restrooms, meals, or to drink Vietnamese coffee along the way.
When you arrive at the Lao Bao International Border Gate, the driver will wait for you at the Lao Bao Border parking lot and give you plenty of time to complete the necessary steps.
You will exit Vietnam, cross to the Laos Immigration Office for an entry stamp, and then re-enter Vietnam with your new visa. The whole border process usually takes 1–2 hours, depending on the queue.
After finishing the visa run, your driver will meet you and start the return journey back to Hoi An. Along the way, you may stop again for lunch or rest before arriving back at your hotel in the evening. The total trip usually lasts 12–14 hours round-trip. Vietnam Private Car wishes you a successful Visa Run with us.
Why Choose Private Car for Hoi An – Lao Bao Visa Run?
- Door-to-door transfer: Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel/ homestay or resort in Hoi An.
- Round-trip in one day: Convenient service designed for visa runs to Laos.
- Flexible time: Depart early morning and return the same day.
- Professional drivers: Experienced with the route and border procedures.
- Comfort and privacy: Modern, air-conditioned cars only for you and your private group, with no sharing.
- Driver assistance: The driver will guide you to the correct locations at the border and wait until you finish.
Useful Travel Tips
- Start early: We recommend departing around 5:00–6:00 AM to have enough time at the border.
- Documents: Bring your valid passport, extra passport photos, and visa documents.
- Cash needed: Prepare cash in USD or Vietnamese Dong for the Laos visa and Vietnam re-entry fees.
- Snacks & drinks: Carry some food as border areas have limited services.
- Clothing: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the long journey.
- Plan ahead: Check your visa type and requirements before traveling to avoid issues.
