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How to get fromSiem Reap to Lào Caiby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Siem Reap to Lào Cai by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Noi Bai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane SAI - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    12h 29m
    $92–207

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from SRL Siem Reap to SRL Paksebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pakse to Savannakhet Laosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    39h 47m
    $76–237

  3. Bus, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Siem Reap Town to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane SAI - DIN
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Lào Caicar car
    14h 13m
    $248–659

Siem Reap (SAI) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,249.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 29m

What companies run services between Siem Reap, Cambodia and Lào Cai, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Siem Reap to Lào Cai. However, you can take the bus to Siem Reap Airport, walk to Siem Reap (SAI) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Hanoi Airport, take the bus to Sapa, then take the bus to Lao Cai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from SRL Siem Reap to Sapa Lao Cai via SRL Pakse, Pakse, Savannakhet Bus Station, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, and Ha Noi in around 39h 47m.

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