Hanoi to Lao Cai

Hanoi to Lao Cai

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Hanoi to Lao Cai Schedule

Hanoi to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
OUROS Travel Comfort 3pax Any timeVND 2,790k
Grouptour VIP 20 05:50 - 12:05VND 480k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 07:00 - 13:00VND 288k
Grouptour VIP 22 09:15 - 14:15VND 403k
Daiichi Travel VIP 24 10:00 - 16:20VND 451k
Inter Bus Lines Sleeper 44 13:45 - 19:15VND 304k
Grouptour Double Cabin 15:15 - 20:15VND 863k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 22 17:50 - 23:50VND 420k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 19:30 - 00:50VND 451k
Inter Bus Lines VIP 22 21:30 - 02:30VND 441k
Sao Viet VIP Cabin 23:30 - 04:25VND 440k

Transportation from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport3h 55m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day726
Distance196 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBooking Car, Chapa Express, Daiichi Travel, Damitrans, Dichung, Duc Duong Bus, Fanxipan, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, King Express Bus, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, OUROS Travel, PacknGo, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapaly Express, Techbus VN JSC, Tiim Group, VicSapa Train, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train, VTS

Hanoi to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

RS
Better than I expected for my first bus
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 2, 2023
AP
45 minutes late and almost no update from the staff... The bus was old and not so clean. I'm 1m78 and couldn't stretch my legs entirely but it was no big deal. Otherwise we arrived at the right destination.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 7, 2023
IP
Staff not friendly, no meal. Seat comfortable.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 5, 2023
L
Driver was checking his phone while driving and changing lanes constantly. He almost had an accident because he braked too late. Also he was really tired. He dropped us at a wrong hotel. We waited 40 minutes at the pick up point.
Bus VIP 9 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 6, 2023
JD
it was really late and we also ended up sitting on the bus much longer than we should have as it was further delayed
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 23, 2023
PB
We got told to give them our food so that we wouldn’t eat during the drive because apparently that’s not aloud and we where supposed to get them back when we got to our destination but instead of getting them back they ate the food during the drive even though we where supposed to get them back since it was ours! They could have at least asked because we could share with them. The seats weren’t that great either because we couldn’t put them up so we had to lie down the whole drive and there was no button to turn off the air conditioning because the driver controls that so it was on for the whole drive and it became very cold.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 16, 2023
HJ
For a Dutch person of 1.80 sharing the small cabin with his girlfriend, it was definitely an experience. However, we managed and was actually comfortable. Put your backs in de back of the truck because you won't have space otherwise. We had 2 stops for food/toilet in our 6 hour drive. ( it took longer then expected). Would do it again, but if you can, reserve 2 cabins just in case.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 7, 2023
AB
We bought Two tickets and we only have one cabin for two people, we Don’t know why yet
Bus Sleeper 41 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
DE
We had smaller seats than the rest and couldn’t stretch the legs.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
VV
Bad communication, other bus as booked, 2 different buses, departure address unclear, many stops and a lot of noise
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 10, 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 351.18 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.87.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 9 hours to travel between Hanoi and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 8h 20m to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Hanoi and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 8.87 if you opt for a King Express Bus bus and as expensive as USD 351.18 if you buy a OUROS Travel 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 Hanoi and Lao Cai ?

  • 651 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Tbus Airport until 23:50 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
  • 23 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 22:00 Hanoi until 22:36 Yen Vien
  • 52 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Hanoi Airport until 00:00 Hanoi Airport

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi 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 Hanoi and Lao Cai

Cat Ba Discovery (Cat Ba Discovery Co Ltd), Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), KadBus (KADBUSSAPA), King Express Bus, Sao Viet (Sao Việt), Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Sapa Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Viet Nam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)

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 Hanoi and Lao Cai

Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Dichung, OUROS Travel, PacknGo, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Tiim Group (Tiim® Group), VTS

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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Hanoi and Lao Cai, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Hanoi and Lao Cai

GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi 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

  • 51% opted for a bus
  • 23% took a train
  • 21% took a van
  • 2% chosen taxi+Train
  • 2% chosen Train+taxi
  • 1% Other