Ha Giang to Lao Cai

Ha Giang to Lao Cai

Ha Giang
Lao Cai
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Ha Giang to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

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Matthew
Bus was more than 1 hour too late. Bus was too full, suitcases everywhere in the sleeping compartments. Bus was also offloading stuff from the roof 10 min before arrival which was a bit confusing.
Ha Giang to Lao Cai, Bus Limousine 18, Vin Bus, Sep 25, 2025
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Kaspar
I arrived 3 hours later than expected. My seat did not have any options to change my devices & the Wifi in the bus did not work for me. The only reason why I give 2 instead of 1 star is because of the very good support via whatsapp. I was constantly informed about the delay beforehand & got quick replies when I had questions.
Ha Giang to Lao Cai, Bus Limousine 19, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 29, 2024
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Fridolin S
The bus was little late, but in total everything was ok. Only thing is that in my opinion one toiletstop on a 6 hour drive is too less. Should be two.
Ha Giang to Lao Cai, Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 22, 2023
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Jakub C
Really unfriendly staff, borderline rude. The departure was a complete chaos, with the bus returning to the departing location again after one hour of driving around Ha Giang. We arrived almost 3 hours late.
Ha Giang to Lao Cai, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 12, 2023
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Veronica M
Probably the best company we’ve travelled with in Vietnam (and we’ve tried many): brand new and comfortable sleeper bus, lunch stop at a nice family-run restaurant rather than those huge pit-stop places with only snacks (but this may depend on the running schedule, I guess), but most importantly pick up service arranged very easily even though we had booked quite last minute. Thank you for the excellent service!
Ha Giang to Lao Cai, Bus VIP, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jun 17, 2023
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Ha Giang to Lao Cai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
Limousine 19
07:45
14:25
$11.94
  2.0
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP
09:40
15:40
$12.34
  4.7
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
Limousine 19
13:45
20:25
$11.94
  2.0
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 24
16:00
22:40
$14.68
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 24
16:30
23:10
$14.68
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 24
17:30
00:10
$14.68
Bus
Vin Bus
Cabin 34
18:30
00:30
$12.36
  3.0
Bus
Quang Tuyen
VIP Cabin 24 Single
19:30
05:30
$23.95

How to get from Ha Giang to Lao Cai

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

  • Bus
  • 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 234.54. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 11.59.

How far is Ha Giang from Lao Cai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ha Giang to Lao Cai. Your trip will be a total of 151 miles (242 km). The flying distance is 151 miles (242 km).

How long does it take to get from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

The travel time from Ha Giang to Lao Cai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 5 to 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

The cost of the trip from Ha Giang to Lao Cai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Bang Phan: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 11.59 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 234.54.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 11.59 to USD 38.63;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 13.52 - USD 14.97. From Ha Giang to Lao Cai starting from 07:30 60 Minh Khai until 18:30 101 Nguyen Trai

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 114.73 to USD 234.54.

How many trips per day are there between Ha Giang and Lao Cai?

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:45. There are 122 available bus trips every day.
  • 11 by Bus+taxi from Ha Giang to Lao Cai starting from 07:30 60 Minh Khai until 18:30 101 Nguyen Trai
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ha Giang to Lao Cai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ha Giang to Lao Cai 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 Ha Giang to Lao Cai. 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 114.73.

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 Ha Giang to Lao Cai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ha Giang to Lao Cai? 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:

  • 98% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Ha Giang to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Ha Giang to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport4h 50m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day145
Distance242 kilometers
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