Lao Cai to Phongsali

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

• Bus
• Van

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 35.13. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 33.28.

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lao Cai to Phongsali. Your trip will be a total of 373 miles (600 km). The flying distance is 373 miles (600 km).

The travel time from Lao Cai to Phongsali can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 12 to 14 hours.

The cost of the trip from Lao Cai to Phongsali varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 33.28 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 35.13.

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

• Bus tickets - USD 33.28 to USD 35.13;
• Bus+Van price: USD 33.44. From Lao Cai to Phongsali starting from 18:10 Sapa SSB until 18:40 Sapa SSB

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

• 4 by Bus+Van from Lao Cai to Phongsali starting from 18:10 Sapa SSB until 18:40 Sapa SSB
• Buses start plying the route from 18:20 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:00. There are 3 available bus trips every day.

Buses

Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Phongsali 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.
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How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Lao Cai to Phongsali? 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:

• 76% decided to go for a bus.
• 24% chosen Bus+Van