There are 2 ways to get from Hạ Long to Lào Cai by bus or car
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The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Lào Cai is to bus which costs $19 - $35 and takes 9h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hạ Long to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Ha Long Bai Chay and arriving at Lao Cai via Sapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Hạ Long and Lào Cai is 457 km. The road distance is 401 km.
The best way to get from Hạ Long to Lào Cai without a car is to bus which takes 9h 49m and costs $19 - $35.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Hạ Long to Lào Cai, including transfers.
Hạ Long to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, depart from Ha Long Bai Chay station.
Hạ Long to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, arrive at SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Lào Cai is 401 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Hạ Long to Lào Cai.
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What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Lào Cai, Vietnam?
Phuc Xuyen operates a bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–20 and the journey takes 8h 13m.
- Phone
- 1900 6799
- Website
- phucxuyen.com.vn
Bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–20
- Schedules at
- phucxuyen.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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