The average train between Hanoi (State) and Lào Cai takes 7h 50m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanoi (State) 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.
Trains run twice daily between Hanoi (State) and Lào Cai. The earliest departure is at 10:00 PM at night, and the last departure from Hanoi (State) is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Lào Cai at 6:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hanoi (State) station and arriving at Lào Cai station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ha Noi station.
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Sapa Lao Cai station.
Book your Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai train tickets online with Vietnam Railways.
The distance between Hanoi (State) and Lào Cai is 247.1 km. The road distance is 294 km.
Vietnam Railways operates a train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai twice daily. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 7h 45m.