The train between Hong Kong and Lào Cai takes 2d 15h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Hong Kong 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 5 times a week between Hong Kong and Lào Cai. The earliest departure is at 3:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hong Kong is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Lào Cai at 5:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kunming South Station and take an average of 2d 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hong Kong to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Hong Kong station and arriving at Lào Cai station via Kunming South Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2d 15h.
Hong Kong to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from West Kowloon Station.
Hong Kong to Lào Cai train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Hekou North station.
The distance between Hong Kong and Lào Cai is 1,049.3 km. The road distance is 1,798 km.
You can take a train from West Kowloon Station to Lào Cai via Kunming South Station, Kunming South, Honghe, Mengzi, and Hekou North in around 13h 14m.
