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What is the most cost and time effective way to get from Laos to Hanoi?

We are backpacking around South East Asia, and are really struggling with this part of the trip. Apparently there is no direct bus or train route, or buses can take up to three days, and we have looked at flights and they are a bit more then we are willing to pay. About 170 USD. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how this can be achieved?
Also, if you have any suggestions on which tour group to use in Halong bay that would also be appreciated.
Thank you,

You can take a bus from Vientiane to Hanoi , and it's a 24 hour ride - a night and a day, not 3 days. A few years ago, reports from travellers said that this was a rough ride on poor roads though mountainous areas, but offset by spectacular scenery so well worth doing. Latest reports suggest that things have improved, with better roads and a more modern bus with sleeper bunks, at least on three days a week.

Here's the schedule:

Vientiane ► Hanoi

Days of running- Modern Sleeper Bus: Tues, Thurs, Sat - Older Sleeper Bus: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Vientiane depart: 19:00 day 1 Hanoi arrive: 19:00 day 2

Fares
550,000 VND (£20 or $30)
The price is the same whichever bus you use.

The ticket office phone number in Vientiane is (020) 98112233, and the RD Guesthouse in Vientiane can also arrange tickets. Or simply ask for a bus ticket at any travel agency or guesthouse in Vientiane.

For Halong Tour, check out http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/halong-bay-tours.html

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