Lao Cai to Halong Bay

Lao Cai to Halong Bay

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Lao Cai to Halong Bay Schedule

Lao Cai to Halong Bay Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Saigon DMC SUV 4pax Any timeVND 3,923k
Techbus VN JSC Cabin + Van 05:30 - 15:30VND 780k
Grouptour Van + VIP Bus 07:45 - 16:40VND 840k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 08:00 - 18:00VND 804k
Grouptour Sleeper 41 10:45 - 19:45VND 483k
Sapa Ethnic Travel Van + VIP Bus 12:30 - 20:50VND 550k
Grouptour Sleeper 41 15:30 - 01:30VND 483k
Full Moon Party Tour Sleeper 38 16:00 - 01:00VND 505k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 21:00 - 07:00VND 518k
Sapa Ethnic Travel VIP 22 22:00 - 07:10VND 688k

Transportation from Lao Cai to Halong Bay

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Halong Bay

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day378
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChapa Express, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Fansipan Express Bus, Fanxipan, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Laman Express, Luxury Van Limousine, OUROS Travel, Pumpkin Express, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapaly Express, Techbus VN JSC, VicSapa Train, Vietnam Railways, VTS

How to get from Lao Cai to Halong Bay

Travelling between Lao Cai and Halong Bay 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 389.99 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.53.

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

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Halong Bay depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Halong Bay. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 13h to reach Halong Bay.

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

Travelling between Lao Cai and Halong Bay can be as cheap as USD 16.53 if you opt for a Sapa Discovery Travel bus and as expensive as USD 389.99 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 Lao Cai and Halong Bay ?

  • 188 from Lao Cai to Halong Bay starting from 05:30 Sapa SSB until 22:10 Ket Doan Travel SP
  • 176 by Bus+Van from Lao Cai to Halong Bay starting from 05:30 458 Dien Bien Phu until 13:30 458 Dien Bien Phu
  • 14 from Lao Cai to Halong Bay starting from 00:00 Sapa until 00:00 Sapa

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Lao Cai to Halong Bay 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 Lao Cai and Halong Bay

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 Lao Cai and Halong Bay

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

What is the most popular transport to get from Lao Cai to Halong Bay?

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

  • 62% opted for a bus
  • 37% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other