Lao Cai to Hanoi

Lao Cai to Hanoi

Lao Cai
Hanoi
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Lao Cai to Hanoi Destination Reviews

C
No office in Lao cai. No information to find the tickets. At the end the tickets were held by a kid in a food stand
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 1st Class Sleeper, Sapaly Express, May 29, 2025
MH
If you don’t order coffee in the morning (which we would recommend not to do because it was way too sweet) then they don’t wake you up in the morning… we almost missed our stop because the train was very loud and we didn’t hear our alarm 😂
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 1st Class Sleeper, Laman Express, May 24, 2025
PH
Clean train, confortable beds but a lot of noise if you're at one of the extremity of the train. We paid more for this train and the coffee is not included.
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 Deluxe Sleeper 4x, Chapa Express, May 23, 2025
R
Air conditioner wasn’t working properly so very hot in cabin.. food / beverage service lacking, something very mouldy and stinky in cabin bin
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP8 VIP Sleeper 4x, Charmy Express, May 22, 2025
BA
Had to have the back seats … were we last on the pick up? We were informed that we had “booked” the back seats which was not true at all As it turned out the trip was ok in the end but a full van an hour late and having to have the back seats was a bit much for someone who suffers claustrophobia
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 VIP Sleeper 4x, Charmy Express, May 20, 2025
PA
Vip welccoming and escorting to the train. Nice amenities in the cabin but poor serpent due to hard mattress and noisy train
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, May 16, 2025
SW
We are very happy with the outcome.
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP8 1st Class Sleeper, Family Express, May 13, 2025
SP
It was a great experience- didn’t sleep Much because it was so different to what I am used to experiencing- but if I do it again I think it would be easy to sleep. Staff were very nice and helpful.
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 1st Class Sleeper, Laman Express, May 11, 2025
AS
The cabin was pretty good and the train not as shaky as some other company we traveled with. That said, they indicate that you have to do the check-in at a restaurant opposite the train station, but it just felt like a "trap" to get you to eat there while waiting, but there's no actual check-in process...after paying for the food, a girl from the restaurant literally just walks you to the train and leaves, something I could have done by myself, so there's literally no reason whatsoever to actually go to that restaurant, although even 12Go says so on the PDF). To be fair, the restaurant was good, but again, no real reason to make you go there at all.
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 1st Class Sleeper, Laman Express, May 7, 2025
SK
It's my first time using a bed train, but the Vietnamese railway still needs a lot of improvement. No sound insulation.
Lao Cai to Hanoi, Train #SP4 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, May 5, 2025
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Lao Cai to Hanoi Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
00:00
05:15
€10.23
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
00:24
04:44
€10.23
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
00:45
04:50
€10.57
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
02:00
06:05
€10.57
Bus
Phuc Lam Limousine
Limousine 11
02:30
06:15
€13.64
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
03:00
07:05
€10.57
Bus
Sao Viet
Sleeper
03:30
09:25
€8.53
  3.5
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
04:00
08:05
€10.57
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
04:16
08:21
€10.57
Bus
Sao Viet
Sleeper
04:32
10:27
€8.53
  3.5
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
04:48
08:53
€10.57
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
05:04
09:54
€10.57
Bus
Cua Ong Limousine (old)
VIP Limousine 11
05:30
09:30
€11.94
Bus
Sao Viet
Sleeper
05:55
11:10
€7.50
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
06:15
11:05
€10.57
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
06:45
12:45
€13.30
  3.5
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
07:01
11:06
€10.57
Van
Techbus VN JSC
Front and Back seats
07:25
13:25
€13.28
Bus
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
07:45
13:45
€13.30
  3.5
Bus
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
12:06
€10.57

Transportation from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport€8
Fastest Transport3h 55m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day912
Distance196 kilometers
Transport CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Chapa Express, Charmy Express, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Dichung, Duc Duong, Eco Sapa Limousine, Fanxipan Express, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, Ha Son Hai Van, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, Laman Express, Linh Chau Transport, Luxury Van Limousine, NewLivitrans Express, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapaking Limousine, Sapaly Express, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tien Dat Trans, To Vietnam Travel, Vicsapa Train, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Transportation Service, VietNam Travel Bus

How to get from Lao Cai to Hanoi

When you want to get from Lao Cai to Hanoi, 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a 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 EUR 341.00. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 7.50.

How far is Lao Cai from Hanoi?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Lao Cai to Hanoi. Your trip will be a total of 122 miles (196 km). The flying distance is 122 miles (196 km).

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

The travel time from Lao Cai to Hanoi can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 9 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Lao Cai to Hanoi varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is King Express Bus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 7.50 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 EUR 341.00.

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

  • Bus tickets - EUR 7.50 to EUR 138.91;
  • Bus+taxi price: EUR 8.95. From Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 15:30 645 Dien Bien Phu until 15:30 645 Dien Bien Phu
  • Van price : EUR 16.89;
  • Train tickets - EUR 23.44 to EUR 159.59;
  • Bus+Van price: EUR 128.42. From Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Sapa City Center until 00:00 Sapa City Center

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 82.49 to EUR 341.00.

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

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 23:30. There are 871 available bus trips every day.
  • Vans from Lao Cai to Hanoi depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.
  • 1 by Bus+Van from Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Sapa City Center until 00:00 Sapa City Center
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Lao Cai to Hanoi any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi 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 Lao Cai to Hanoi. 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 EUR 82.49.

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 Lao Cai to Hanoi. 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 Lao Cai to Hanoi.

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 Lao Cai to Hanoi

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

  • 47% decided to go for a bus.
  • 31% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 20% users enjoyed a train ride.
  • 1% Other