Hanoi to Lao Cai

Hanoi to Lao Cai

Hanoi
Lao Cai
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Hanoi to Lao Cai Schedule

Hanoi to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Sapaking Limousine Limousine 11pax Any timeVND 4,940k
Sao Viet Sleeper 05:31 - 11:06VND 295k
Sao Viet VIP Cabin 07:00 - 11:30VND 390k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 20 09:15 - 15:15VND 468k
Sao Viet Sleeper 10:30 - 17:30VND 366k
Luxury Van Limousine VIP 32 Sleeper 12:15 - 19:25VND 450k
Sao Viet VIP Cabin 15:45 - 21:45VND 472k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP Cabin 20 16:30 - 21:30VND 480k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 20 19:30 - 01:30VND 468k
Vietnam Luxury Travel VIP Cabin 20 21:20 - 03:20VND 488k
Group Bus Upper Double Cabin 22:00 - 04:00VND 625k

Transportation from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport4h
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day1735
Distance200 kilometers
Transport CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Booking Car, Cat Ba Panorama, Chapa Express, Daiichi Travel, Damitrans, Damitrans, Dichung, Duc Duong Bus, Eco Sapa Limousine, Family Express, Fanxipan, Fanxipan Express, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Sapa Bus, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, HK Sapa Open Tour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Laman Express, Linh Chau Transport, Lotus Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Muine Express, NewLivitrans Express, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapa Group Bus, Sapaking Limousine, Sapaly Express, Techbus VN JSC, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tien Dat Trans, Tiim Group, To Vietnam Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Tourist, VietNam Travel Bus, Violette Express Train, VTS

Hanoi to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

LY
Punctual, friendly staff. Old train, but beautiful decorated. Some snacks and a bottle of water provided. Pretty clean inside the cabin, but we didn't sleep well, the mattress is quite hard, the noise of the train is loud too, wouldn't recommended if you thinking to sleep on the train and begin the trip next day.
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Train #SP7 VIP 2 Berth, Lotus Train, Jan 19, 2025
SB
Cabin was fantastic, travelled as a family of four, clean comfortable, snacks provided, access to a good toilet and helped onto the train by the Lamar staff. We all loved it, ride was comfortable and we all got a good sleep, would recommend and do again
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Train #SP3 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, Jan 16, 2025
VD
The checkin process was very unique and flawless. You guys have a great team running the show. They made it a very fun experience. Would highly recommend
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Train #SP3 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, Dec 25, 2024
DP
They offered to pick up and drop off at hotel. Very nice limousine. Communication via WhatsApp was excellent. Very professional team. Definitely went above and beyond with their service.
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Van Van 9pax, April Adventure (April Adventure), Dec 15, 2024
SL
Perfect communication, on time, all top, would book again
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Van Van 9pax, April Adventure (April Adventure), Dec 15, 2024
GG
I had to discuss a bit to get the bus at the time we booked, but in the end it worked out.
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Van Van 9pax, April Adventure (April Adventure), Oct 6, 2024
LH
Good and safe ride. Dirty bus
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Van VIP 9, Eco Sapa Limousine (Eco Sapa Limousine), Jun 27, 2024
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.
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus VIP 20, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Apr 19, 2024
RS
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
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.
Hanoi to Lao Cai, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 7, 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai

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

  • Bus
  • Train
  • Van
  • Taxi

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 Taxi+train 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 397.14. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 8.34.

How far is Hanoi from Lao Cai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hanoi to Lao Cai. Your trip will be a total of 125 miles (200 km). The flying distance is 125 miles (200 km).

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

The travel time from Hanoi to Lao Cai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 10 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Lao Cai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tien Dat Trans: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 8.34 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 397.14.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 8.34 to USD 50.45;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 10.92. From Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 07:00 Hoan Kiem until 22:00 Hoan Kiem
  • Van price : USD 19.66 - USD 30.95;
  • Train tickets - USD 31.27 to USD 110.73;
  • taxi+Train price: USD 63.50 - USD 99.52. From Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 21:35 Hanoi until 22:00 Hanoi
  • Train+taxi price: USD 63.50 - USD 99.52. From Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 21:35 Hanoi until 22:00 Hanoi

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 23.83 to USD 397.14.

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

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

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 1640 available bus trips every day.
  • Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 19 trains per day.
  • Vans from Hanoi to Lao Cai depart during the day - there are approximately 7 departures a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hanoi to Lao Cai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Hanoi 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 Hanoi 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 23.83.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Hanoi to Lao Cai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Hanoi to Lao Cai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hanoi 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:

  • 60% decided to go for a bus.
  • 29% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 4% chosen taxi+Train
  • 3% chosen Train+taxi
  • 2% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 1% Other