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How to get fromLào Cai to Ho Chi Minhby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lào Cai to Ho Chi Minh by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane HAN - SGN
    8h 29m
    $57–108

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus bus
    45h 6m
    $44–60

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    42h 52m
    $61–121

  4. Drive 1,746.4 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Ho Chi Minhcar car 1,746.4 km
    24h 38m
    $203–293

  5. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane DIN - SGN
    8h 25m
    $164–320

  6. Bus, train to Cat Bi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Long Biên Station to Haiphong Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane HPH - SGN
    12h 6m
    $62–159

Lào Cai to Ho Chi Minh by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration42h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,423.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

You can take a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ho Chi Minh City via Ha Noi in around 42h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lao Cai to Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Old Quarter, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, and Bến xe Miền Đông in around 45h 6m.

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