There are 3 ways to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi by bus, train, or car
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Lào Cai to Hanoi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi is to train which costs $10 - $26 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Hanoi Hoan Kiem. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sapa Lao Cai and arriving at Hanoi Gia Lam Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Lào Cai and Hanoi is 295 km. The road distance is 284.4 km.
The best way to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $13 - $18.
The bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiem takes 6h 1m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lào Cai to Hanoi bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Lao Cai station.
Lào Cai to Hanoi train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Sapa Lao Cai station.
The best way to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $26 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Hanoi, Vietnam?
Sao Viet operates a bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiem hourly. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 6h 1m. Alternatively, Vietnam Railways operates a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Station twice daily. Tickets cost $10–26 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- 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 Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiem
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lào Cai to Hanoi bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.
Lào Cai to Hanoi train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Hanoi is 284 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Lào Cai to Hanoi.
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