Buses from Hanoi to Lao Cai from VND 273k Feb 2027 ✅

Hanoi to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

Melanie

Good drive, felt safe. Unfortunately I was woken up and asked to move from a comfortable reclining seat to move to the back seat which isn't as comfortable! It's not clear on booking that you have to pay extra for the comfy reclining seats. We had specifically selected this.bus seeing the comfy seats in the pictures knowing a long journey we were taking so it was very disappointing at the time to not be a ble to use the seats

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP Limousine Middle, Tbus, Apr 20, 2026

Aratra O

They dropped off me at the hotel where I reserved at Lao Cai.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus Royal Cabin, Asian Bus Travel, Oct 12, 2025

Silena B

The trip was great but the travel time on the prenotation was top short and we arrive 1 hour later

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus Royal Cabin, Asian Bus Travel, Jul 20, 2025

Jackson J

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.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 20, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Apr 19, 2024

Rebecca S

Better than I expected for my first bus

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 2, 2023

Adrien P

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.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 7, 2023

Iris P

Staff not friendly, no meal. Seat comfortable.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 5, 2023

Lena

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.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 9 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 6, 2023

Julie D

it was really late and we also ended up sitting on the bus much longer than we should have as it was further delayed

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 23, 2023

Paulina B

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.

Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 16, 2023

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Hanoi to Lao Cai Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 20	00:00	04:00	€13.09
Sao Viet	Sleeper	00:19	05:04	€8.18
Futa Ha Son	Limousine 24	00:45	05:25	€11.78
Futa Ha Son	Limousine 24	04:30	11:25	€13.74
Sao Viet	VIP Cabin	05:00	10:00	€10.80	2.0
Sao Viet	Sleeper	05:16	11:01	€8.18	2.0
To Vietnam Travel	Cabin 22	05:45	11:45	€18.00
Sao Viet	VIP Cabin	06:01	11:01	€10.80	2.0
King Express Bus	Sleeper	06:20	11:50	€5.04
April Adventure	VIP16 Express	06:36	12:06	€17.08
HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	07:00	12:45	€10.31	4.5
Sao Viet	VIP Cabin	07:16	11:31	€10.14
Phuc Lam Limousine	Limousine 11	07:35	11:20	€13.09
Phuc Lam Limousine	Limousine 11	07:56	11:41	€13.09
Techbus VN JSC	VIP 20	08:15	14:15	€13.09	5.0
Sao Viet	Sleeper	08:31	14:01	€8.18
Phong Khanh	Limousine 34	08:47	14:57	€9.82
Sao Vang	Sleeper	09:10	13:40	€8.18
HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	09:30	16:00	€10.31	4.5
Sao Viet	Sleeper	09:50	14:35	€8.18

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 5h. 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.

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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Transportation from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Cheapest Bus	€9
Fastest Bus	5h
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	67
Distance	200 kilometers
Bus Companies	April Adventure, Asian Bus Travel, Daiichi Travel, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, Sapa Dragon Express

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