Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

Lao Cai
Dao Cat Ba
Thu, Jun 6
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$22
 
 
$344

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Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba Schedule

Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
OUROS Travel Comfort 3pax Any timeVND 6,441k
Grouptour Bus + Bus 05:30 - 15:30VND 805k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 07:00 - 17:00VND 960k
Grouptour Bus + Bus 08:30 - 18:30VND 805k
Daiichi Travel Express 12:30 - 22:30VND 440k
Grouptour Sleeper 38 Express 17:50 - 03:50VND 656k
Grouptour VIP 33 Sleeper 19:50 - 07:30VND 604k
Grouptour VIP 33 Sleeper 20:10 - 07:50VND 604k
Daiichi Travel Sleeper 45 23:00 - 10:30VND 462k

Transportation from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport7h 50m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day216
Distance392 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChapa Express, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Fansipan Express Bus, Fanxipan, Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Ket Doan Travel, Laman Express, Luxury Van Limousine, OUROS Travel, Pumpkin Express, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapaly Express, Techbus VN JSC, VicSapa Train

How to get from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

When you want to get from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 343.48. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 21.55.

How far is Lao Cai from Dao Cat Ba?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba. Your trip will be a total of 244 miles (392 km). The flying distance is 244 miles (392 km).

How long does it take to get from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba?

The travel time from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 13 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba?

The cost of the trip from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 21.55 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 343.48.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba:

  • Bus+Train price: USD 10.31 - USD 105.02. From Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 20:55 Sapa Lao Cai until 21:40 Sapa Lao Cai
  • Bus tickets - USD 21.55 to USD 37.72;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 22.26 - USD 23.18. From Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 21:30 Ket Doan Travel SP until 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 23.09 - USD 26.53. From Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 23:00 Sapa Market
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 26.26. From Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 16:00 Sapa Fansipanbus until 16:00 Sapa Fansipanbus

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 253.07 to USD 343.48.

How many trips per day are there between Lao Cai and Dao Cat Ba?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:00. There are 194 available bus trips every day.
  • 12 by Bus+Ferry from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 23:00 Sapa Market
  • 4 by Bus+Van from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba starting from 21:30 Ket Doan Travel SP until 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 253.07.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Lao Cai to Dao Cat Ba? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 48% decided to go for a bus.
  • 32% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 18% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 1% Other