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How to get fromHuế to Lào Caiby plane, car, bus, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Huế to Lào Cai by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Phu Bai International Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane HUI - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lào Caicar car
    8h 23m
    $90–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hue - Sinh Tourist Office to Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Officebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    20h 47m
    $25–53

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hue to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    21h 49m
    $35–708

  4. Drive 929.8 km

    1. Drive from Huế to Lào Caicar car 929.8 km
    11h 28m
    $108–156

  5. Fly Phu Bai International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane HUI - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    9h 23m
    $54–128

  6. Train to Da Nang International Airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Hue to Da Nangtrain train
    2. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane DAD - DIN
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lào Caicar car
    10h 56m
    $165–696

  7. Train to Da Nang International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Hue to Da Nangtrain train
    2. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane DAD - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    12h 32m
    $54–499

  8. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Hue - Sinh Tourist Office to Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Officebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    21h 31m
    $26–50

Huế to Lào Cai by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration21h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,051.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Hue - Sinh Tourist Office to Lao Cai via Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Office, Hanoi Hoan Kiem, and Sapa in around 20h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hue to Sapa Lao Cai via Ha Noi in around 21h 49m.

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