Facts about the transport from Gia Lam to Lao Cai
| Cheapest Transport | $17 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:58 PM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 300 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Ket Doan Travel, Vietnam Railways |
Gia Lam to Lao Cai
Best Options
$17
$31
Other Options
Transportation from Gia Lam to Lao Cai
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Trains$ 19.09
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Buses$ 16.86
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Gia Lam
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How to get from Gia Lam to Lao Cai
Travelling between Gia Lam and Lao Cai is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 30.11 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.86.
How long does it take to get from Gia Lam to Lao Cai?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 8 hours to travel between Gia Lam and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Gia Lam and Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 6h. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 17m to reach Lao Cai.
How much does it cost to get from Gia Lam to Lao Cai?
Travelling between Gia Lam and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 16.86 if you opt for a Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn) bus and as expensive as USD 30.11 if you buy a Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn) Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Gia Lam and Lao Cai ?
- 4 from Gia Lam to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Big C Long Bien until 11:30 Big C Long Bien
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Gia Lam to Lao Cai.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Gia Lam to Lao Cai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Gia Lam and Lao Cai
Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Gia Lam to Lao Cai?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus