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There are 10 ways to get from Lào Cai to Thailand by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HAN - DMK
    9h 38m
    ฿2,706–5,406

  2. Train, bus via Vientiane

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    45h 32m
    ฿1,544–3,248

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    32h 8m
    ฿2,802–6,471

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    35h 26m
    ฿1,954–3,233

  5. Drive 1,483.6 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Bangkokcar car 1,483.6 km
    20h 44m
    ฿5,635–8,139

  6. Bus, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HAN - BKK
    10h
    ฿2,952–4,747

  7. Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    9h 38m
    ฿3,712–8,107

  8. Bus, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HAN - VTE
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    13h 28m
    ฿5,431–8,196

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Sathani Rotfai Don Mueangtrain train
    42h 2m
    ฿2,380–6,072

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi to Savannakhet Laosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mukdahan to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    43h 3m
    ฿1,696–2,691

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,315Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,265.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

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

You can take a vehicle from Lào Cai to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 32h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lao Cai to นิทรรศน์รัตนโกสินทร์;Nitas Rattanakosin via Hanoi Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi, Savannakhet Laos, Mukdahan, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and สถานีบางซื่อ;Bang Sue Railway Station 1 in around 43h 3m.

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