There are 4 ways to get from Hanoi to Hekou by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Hekou is to train which costs $11 - $29 and takes 7h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Hekou is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi to Hekou. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Hoan Kiem and arriving at Lao Cai via Sapa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Hekou. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Hanoi and Hekou is 302 km. The road distance is 298.5 km.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Hanoi to Hekou, including transfers.
Hanoi to Hekou bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.
Hanoi to Hekou train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Hekou is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs $11 - $29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 7h 39m.
Hanoi to Hekou bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Sapa station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Hekou, Vietnam?
Vietnam Railways operates a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Cai twice daily. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 7h 22m. Alternatively, Sao Viet operates a bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa hourly. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 6h.
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $14–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- 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
- Phone
- 19001137
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbuslines.com
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hekou is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 10:18 PM in Hanoi and 11:18 PM in Hekou.
Hanoi to Hekou train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Sapa Lao Cai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Hekou is 299 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Hanoi to Hekou.
There are 742+ hotels available in Hekou.








