There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai by bus, train, or car
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Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai is to train which costs $10 - $26 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Hoan Kiem and arriving at Lao Cai via Sapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ha Noi and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
The distance between Hanoi (State) and Lào Cai is 340 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $14 - $35.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai, including transfers.
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ha Noi station.
The best way to get from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs $14 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $26 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Hanoi (State), 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. Alternatively, Vietnam Railways operates a train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai twice daily. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 7h 45m.
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $14–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $11–15
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Sapa station.
Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Sapa Lao Cai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Hanoi (State) to Lào Cai.
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