There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai by train, bus, or car
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Hanoi to Lào Cai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai is to train which costs $10 - $26 and takes 7h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Hanoi 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 Hanoi Gia Lam Station station and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 22m.
The distance between Hanoi and Lào Cai is 288 km. The road distance is 285.3 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $10 - $26.
The train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Cai takes 7h 22m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Hanoi to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.
Hanoi to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs $10 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $35 and takes 7h 24m.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Lào Cai, 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
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More Questions & Answers
Hanoi to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Sapa station.
Hanoi to Lào Cai train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Sapa Lao Cai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanoi to Lào Cai is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Hanoi to Lào Cai.
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