Buses from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Buses from Hanoi to Lao Cai

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Hanoi to Lao Cai Bus Schedule

Hanoi to Lao Cai Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
PacknGo Standard 4pax Any timeVND 3,120k
Grouptour Upper Single Cabin 05:55 - 11:55VND 411k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 07:00 - 13:00VND 288k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 20 09:15 - 15:15VND 468k
Grouptour VIP 20 11:45 - 16:55VND 428k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 34 Sleeper 13:30 - 19:30VND 380k
Grouptour Double Cabin 15:15 - 20:15VND 863k
Daiichi Travel VIP 24 16:00 - 21:20VND 440k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 20 19:30 - 01:30VND 468k
Duc Duong Bus VIP Luxury 22 21:30 - 03:30VND 554k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 22 22:00 - 04:00VND 495k

Transportation from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Cheapest Bus$7
Fastest Bus3h 55m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes1581
Distance196 kilometers
Bus CompaniesArirang Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Duy Khanh Transport, Eco Sapa Limousine, Full Moon Party Tour, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Techbus VN JSC, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tien Dat Trans, To Vietnam Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus

Hanoi to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

JJ
The office girl, driver and the helper. All 3 were rude and behaving as if we are traveling for free. The bed and pod is ok. But the initial experience by these people made us feel like we are not welcomed. I booked the 10:30 pm bus and since i arrived 30 mins early, they transferred us into a bus which was about to leave. Not sure if this is a good practise.
Bus VIP 20, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Apr 19, 2024
RS
Better than I expected for my first bus
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 2, 2023
AP
45 minutes late and almost no update from the staff... The bus was old and not so clean. I'm 1m78 and couldn't stretch my legs entirely but it was no big deal. Otherwise we arrived at the right destination.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 7, 2023
IP
Staff not friendly, no meal. Seat comfortable.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 5, 2023
L
Driver was checking his phone while driving and changing lanes constantly. He almost had an accident because he braked too late. Also he was really tired. He dropped us at a wrong hotel. We waited 40 minutes at the pick up point.
Bus VIP 9 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 6, 2023
JD
it was really late and we also ended up sitting on the bus much longer than we should have as it was further delayed
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 23, 2023
PB
We got told to give them our food so that we wouldn’t eat during the drive because apparently that’s not aloud and we where supposed to get them back when we got to our destination but instead of getting them back they ate the food during the drive even though we where supposed to get them back since it was ours! They could have at least asked because we could share with them. The seats weren’t that great either because we couldn’t put them up so we had to lie down the whole drive and there was no button to turn off the air conditioning because the driver controls that so it was on for the whole drive and it became very cold.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 16, 2023
HJ
For a Dutch person of 1.80 sharing the small cabin with his girlfriend, it was definitely an experience. However, we managed and was actually comfortable. Put your backs in de back of the truck because you won't have space otherwise. We had 2 stops for food/toilet in our 6 hour drive. ( it took longer then expected). Would do it again, but if you can, reserve 2 cabins just in case.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 7, 2023
AB
We bought Two tickets and we only have one cabin for two people, we Don’t know why yet
Bus Sleeper 41 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
DE
We had smaller seats than the rest and couldn’t stretch the legs.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Hanoi to Lao Cai tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Hanoi to Lao Cai?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Hanoi to Lao Cai depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Hanoi to Lao Cai is about 3h 55m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Hanoi and Lao Cai may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai by Bus?

The ticket price from Hanoi to Lao Cai can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Hanoi to Lao Cai timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Hanoi to Lao Cai timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

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