Bus and Coach from Lào Cai to Hanoi: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lào Cai to Hanoi from various bus operators like Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine or Sapa Ethnic Travel for the next days.

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tomorrow

£9

Sunday

£9

Monday

£10

Tuesday

£9

Wednesday

£9

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	First Class	£9	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 06/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Sao Vang	5h 40m	09:15	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	14:55	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	£10	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 06/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 06/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	07:00	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	£12	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 06/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
TBus	6h 0m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:30	Hanoi	Tbus Hanoi Station	Business	£14	A Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 06/12/2025 07:30:00 to Tbus Hanoi Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 06/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Phuc Lam Limousine	5h 30m	14:00	Lào Cai	Thạch Sơn	19:30	Hanoi	Trần Quang Khải	Economy	£15	A Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 06/12/2025 14:00:00 to Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 06/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	First Class	£9	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Sao Vang	5h 40m	09:15	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	14:55	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	£10	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 07/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 07/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
TBus	6h 0m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:30	Hanoi	Go Asia	Business	£14	A Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 07/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 07/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Daily Limousine	6h 0m	14:00	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	20:00	Hanoi	Parzona Cafe	Business	£14	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 07/12/2025 14:00:00 to Parzona Cafe, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Phuc Lam Limousine	5h 30m	14:00	Lào Cai	Thạch Sơn	19:30	Hanoi	Trần Quang Khải	Economy	£15	A Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 07/12/2025 14:00:00 to Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sao Vang	5h 40m	09:15	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	14:55	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	£10	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 08/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 08/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Daily Limousine	6h 0m	07:00	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Opera House	Business	£12	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 08/12/2025 07:00:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Daily Limousine	6h 0m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:30	Hanoi	Opera House	Business	£14	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	£15	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 08/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 08/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	13:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	19:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	£15	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 08/12/2025 13:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 08/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	First Class	£9	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 09/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Sao Vang	5h 40m	09:15	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	14:55	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	£10	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 09/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 09/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	07:00	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	£12	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 09/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
TBus	6h 0m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:30	Hanoi	Go Asia	Business	£14	A Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 09/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Phuc Lam Limousine	5h 30m	14:00	Lào Cai	Thạch Sơn	19:30	Hanoi	Trần Quang Khải	Economy	£15	A Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 09/12/2025 14:00:00 to Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 09/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:00	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	First Class	£9	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 10/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Sao Vang	5h 40m	09:15	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	14:55	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	£10	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 10/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 10/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
TBus	6h 0m	07:30	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	13:30	Hanoi	Go Asia	Business	£14	A Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 10/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 10/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Daily Limousine	6h 0m	14:00	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	20:00	Hanoi	Opera House	Business	£14	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 10/12/2025 14:00:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Phuc Lam Limousine	5h 30m	14:00	Lào Cai	Thạch Sơn	19:30	Hanoi	Trần Quang Khải	Economy	£15	A Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 10/12/2025 14:00:00 to Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Lào Cai to Hanoi is £6 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi

See here how frequent the connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 41 daily coaches from Lào Cai to Hanoi. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Lào Cai and Hanoi.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 59 coaches from Lào Cai to Hanoi, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi, with 22 offers.

Facts about coaches from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Compare all providers like Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine and Sapa Ethnic Travel that travel 25 times every day by bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi starting from £6!

Cheapest Bus	£6
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Coach	07:00
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	25 Ø
Distance	252.4 km
Coach Companies	Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Phuc Lam Limousine, TBus, Sao Vang and King Sapa Train

Cheapest coach connections from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Every day, 25 buses from 7 coach companies leave Lào Cai for Hanoi: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

Saturday 06/12

£8

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£10

Tuesday 09/12

£6

Wednesday 10/12

£9

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

£6

Saturday 13/12

£8

Sunday 14/12

£8

Monday 15/12

£8

Tuesday 16/12

£15

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£12

Friday 19/12

£8

Saturday 20/12

£11

Sunday 21/12

£9

Monday 22/12

£8

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£11

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£9

Saturday 27/12

£7

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Lào Cai to Hanoi

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £6, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Lào Cai to Hanoi. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lào Cai to Hanoi, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £9.

How to save money travelling from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Lào Cai to Hanoi are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lào Cai and Hanoi

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Lào Cai and Hanoi.

Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC

Đúóng Hoàng Liên

Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop

Bến Xe Trung Tâm

Thạch Sơn

Bảo Yên

Nuoc Ngam Coach Station

Đường Ngọc Hồi 4

My Dinh Bus Station

Panda Hotel

Mỹ Đình Bus Stop

Bến xe Gia Lâm

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Lào Cai to Hanoi? Or which bus companies serve the route Lào Cai to Hanoi? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lào Cai to Hanoi bus

How much does a Lào Cai - Hanoi coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Lào Cai - Hanoi bus trip is available from £6 and takes 5h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lào Cai to Hanoi?

The connection Lào Cai to Hanoi is offered by 7 companies with ticket prices ranging from £6 to £15. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Lào Cai - Hanoi route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Lào Cai to Hanoi is offered by roughly 25 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Hanoi from Lào Cai take?

The quickest coach from Lào Cai to Hanoi is provided by Interbus Lines and takes 5h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi?

The earliest bus to Hanoi departs from Lào Cai at 07:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Lào Cai to Hanoi?

The latest bus to Hanoi departs from Lào Cai at 22:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Lào Cai - Hanoi route?

Passengers looking to travel from Lào Cai to Hanoi can travel with Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine and Sapa Ethnic Travel. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai and Hanoi?

You can check all the direct connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine and Sapa Ethnic Travel.

What can I take with me on the bus to Hanoi from Lào Cai?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Lào Cai Hanoi bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lào Cai Hanoi bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lào Cai to Hanoi

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!