Lao Cai to Hanoi Trip Overview

Hanoi to Lao Cai
Distance
252 km (157.5 miles)
Price range
US$9-US$35
Ride Duration Range
3h 15m-7h 55m
Earliest Departure
17:00
Latest Departure
23:30
Most Popular Operator

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

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Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Fastest bus: 3h 15m

Cheapest bus: US$9

The fastest: 3h 15m

The cheapest: US$9

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Blanket

Food

Reclining Seats

Charger

The fastest: 7h 55m

The cheapest: US$26

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The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: US$18

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About the ride from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Lao Cai to Hanoi Route Information

The distance between Lao Cai and Hanoi is 158 miles, or approximately 252 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Lao Cai to Hanoi, including bus,train,minivan.

The earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 5 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Lao Cai to Hanoi by bus

  • Starting Price: US$9
  • 2918 departures a day, or 20426 departures a week

There are 49 travel classes for this journey, including: Royal Cabin, VIP 32 Seats, VIP 20 Seats, Express, Semi-Sleeper, VIP Cabin, VIP, VIP 9 Express, Express 29, Sleeping, Executive, VIP Sleeping, Middle seats, Express 45, Front and Back seats, Upper Single Cabin, Regional, VIP 34 Seats, Luxury, Standard, VIP Cabin 20, Local Cabin, Shared Cabin, VIP 32 Sleeping, Limousine 9, Limo, Limousine 11, VIP Luxury 22, Double cabin, Lower Single Cabin, Upper Bed, VIP 9, Platinum, VIP 22 Sleeper, Tourist, VIP 18, Couple Bed, VIP Cabin upper berth, VIP 28 Seats, VIP 18 Express, VIP Cabin lower berth, VIP 38, Single Cabin, VIP 16 Express, VIP 24 Seats, VIP Luxury 24, Cabin 22, VIP Luxury and Seater.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Lao Cai to Hanoi by train

  • Starting Price: US$26
  • 1 departures a day, or 7 departures a week

There are 8 travel classes for this journey, including: Shared Cabin for 4, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Suite 2x, VIP Double Bed, Second Class Seat, Second Class Sleeper and VIP Cabin.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Lao Cai to Hanoi by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$18
  • 44 departures a day, or 308 departures a week

There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: VIP and Limo.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Companies Operating from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Average time

6h

Average price

US$20

Popular stations and stops in Lao Cai and Hanoi

Arrival stations in Hanoi

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Lao Cai to Hanoi

What is the most popular transportation service from Lao Cai to Hanoi?

Many travelers choose Bus as their preferred option from Lao Cai to Hanoi by HK Buslines

What is the distance between Lao Cai to Hanoi?

The total distance from Lao Cai to Hanoi is roughly 252 km (Air).

What is the fastest transportation service from Lao Cai to Hanoi?

For the quickest travel between Lao Cai and Hanoi, Bus by Ha Son is the top choice, completing the trip in approximately 3h 15m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Lao Cai and Hanoi?

The most affordable way to travel from Lao Cai to Hanoi is with Bus by To Vietnam Travel, with fares starting at US$9.

Who are the service providers on this route?

Popular service providers on the Lao Cai to Hanoi route are

BUS:  HK Buslines | Grouptour - obsolete | Techbus VN JSC | Sapa Dragon Express

TRAIN:  Orient Express | Sapaly Express Train | Vietnam Railways | Laman Express

MINIVAN:  SaPa Explore | Sapa Express | Eco Sapa Limousine | Phuc Lam Limousine

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