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Lào Cai to Hanoi trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lào Cai and Hanoi takes 7h 23m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Lào Cai to Hanoi. 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 23m
Duration
288 km
Distance
$12
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lào Cai to Hanoi train times

Trains run twice daily between Lào Cai and Hanoi. The earliest departure is at 12:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lào Cai is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Hanoi at 5:12 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 288.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 23m

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

Vietnam Railways operates a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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