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Hanoi to Lào Cai buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Hanoi and Lào Cai takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 6h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hanoi to Lào Cai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 2m
Duration
340 km
Distance
$32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best
  1. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
7h 24m
$15–32

Hanoi to Lào Cai bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Hanoi and Lào Cai. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hanoi is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Lào Cai at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 340.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

Sao Viet operates a bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa hourly. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 6h.

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