Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Halong Bay to Lao Cai

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Halong Bay to Lao Cai Schedule

Halong Bay to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
OUROS Travel Comfort 3pax Any timeVND 5,241k
Grouptour Van + VIP Bus 03:45 - 12:40VND 840k
Techbus VN JSC Van + VIP Bus 05:15 - 15:15VND 771k
Phuc Xuyen Sleeper 06:00 - 15:05VND 502k
Luxury Van Limousine Van Limousine + VIP Cabin 08:00 - 17:30VND 813k
Grouptour Van + VIP Bus 10:00 - 18:55VND 840k
Techbus VN JSC Van + VIP Bus 13:00 - 23:00VND 771k
Techbus VN JSC Van + VIP Bus 14:30 - 00:30VND 771k
Techbus VN JSC Van + Sleeper Bus 17:20 - 03:20VND 483k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 18:30 - 03:50VND 492k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 20:15 - 05:35VND 470k
Sapa Ethnic Travel Sleeper 41 22:00 - 06:00VND 473k

Transportation from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h
Earliest Departure3:30 AM
Latest Departure9:10 PM
Departures per day186
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Luxury Van Limousine, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Techbus VN JSC, VTS

How to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 392.11 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.61.

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 12 hours to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 40m to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 16.61 if you opt for a Sapa Discovery Travel bus and as expensive as USD 392.11 if you buy a Halong Transportation taxi 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 Halong Bay and Lao Cai ?

  • 168 from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 03:30 Tbus Halong until 21:10 Toyota Quang Ninh
  • 4 by Bus+Van from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 09:45 Tbus Halong until 17:45 Tbus Halong
  • 14 from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Halong Bay Transfer until 00:00 Halong Bay Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Halong Bay to Lao Cai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Halong Transportation, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), VTS

What is the most popular transport to get from Halong Bay 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

  • 68% opted for a bus
  • 30% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% bought a taxi ride