Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

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Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 05:50 - 03:55VND 1,477k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 06:00 - 03:55VND 1,498k

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1d 15h 30m
Earliest Departure5:50 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day1
Distance1975 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFanxipan, Sao Viet, Vietnam Railways

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

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

  • Bus
  • Train

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 58.10. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+train as a bus+train ticket costs as low as USD 58.10.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Lao Cai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai. Your trip will be a total of 1228 miles (1975 km). The flying distance is 1228 miles (1975 km).

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai?

The travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 40 to 47 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sao Viet (Sao Việt), Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam): travelling by bus+train expect to pay as low as USD 58.10 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Train - a one-way Bus+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 58.10.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai:

  • Train price: USD 14.76 - USD 190.10. From Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bus+Train price: USD 58.10. From Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai starting from 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City until 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai?

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

  • 1 by Bus+Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai starting from 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City until 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City

The most popular transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh City 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:

  • 100% chosen Train