What is the best way to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Lào Cai from Hanoi?
You can reach Lào Cai with just £7 by taking a Bus from Sao Vang, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Interbus Lines5h 30m013:45HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài19:15Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 13:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang4h 30m020:15HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station00:45Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 20:15:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m023:00Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T204:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 23:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m015:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport20:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m023:40HanoiHyundai Long Bien06:20Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 23:40:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:00HanoiGo Asia13:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:10HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)13:40Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 09:10:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m006:45HanoiChợ Gạo Street12:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Phuc Lam Limousine5h 30m006:00HanoiTrần Quang Khải11:30Lào CaiThạch Sơn0EconomyA Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:00:00 to Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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King Sapa Train6h 0m006:30HanoiParzona Cafe12:30Lào CaiThạch Sơn0EconomyA Bus from King Sapa Train goes from Parzona Cafe, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:30:00 to Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:10HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)13:40Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 09:10:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m006:45HanoiChợ Gạo Street12:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 06:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Hanoi to Lào Cai?
You can get to Lào Cai from Hanoi in just 4h 30m with a Bus from Sao Vang. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Sao Vang4h 30m020:15HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station00:45Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 20:15:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 00:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m023:00Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T204:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 23:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m015:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport20:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 15:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m013:45HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài19:15Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 13:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:15:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m023:40HanoiHyundai Long Bien06:20Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 23:40:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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TBus6h 0m007:00HanoiGo Asia13:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:10HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)13:40Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 09:10:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Phuc Lam Limousine5h 30m006:00HanoiTrần Quang Khải11:30Lào CaiThạch Sơn0EconomyA Bus from Phuc Lam Limousine goes from Trần Quang Khải, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:00:00 to Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 11:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m006:45HanoiChợ Gạo Street12:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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King Sapa Train6h 0m006:30HanoiParzona Cafe12:30Lào CaiThạch Sơn0EconomyA Bus from King Sapa Train goes from Parzona Cafe, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 06:30:00 to Thạch Sơn, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 17/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:30HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station14:00Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 09:30:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus5h 0m007:45Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T212:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Sao Vang4h 30m009:10HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)13:40Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 09:10:00 to Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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Daily Limousine5h 0m007:30Hanoi - Noi Bai AirportHanoi - Noi Bai Airport12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài12:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:00:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:30:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m006:45HanoiChợ Gạo Street12:45Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 06:45:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 12:45:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 40m000:30HanoiHyundai Long Bien07:10Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 00:30:00 to Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai
What are the most popular stations in Hanoi and Lào Cai?
In Hanoi, you will usually depart from Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Mango Hotel or Chợ Gạo Street, while in Lào Cai you will be arriving at Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC or Bảo Yên, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Lào Cai from Hanoi? With 5 connections between 10 Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Hanoi and Lào Cai, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from Sao Vang.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Sao Vang: you will get to Lào Cai in just 4h 30m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Hanoi and Lào Cai are Sao Vang, Daily Limousine and Interbus Lines, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Hanoi and Lào Cai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Nguyen Du or to Cốc San, and look at flights from Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Hanoi to Lào Cai?
The most popular companies between Hanoi and Lào Cai, are Sao Vang, Daily Limousine and Interbus Lines. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Sao Vang, Daily Limousine, Interbus Lines and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Hanoi to Lào Cai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Hanoi to Lào Cai
How can I reach Lào Cai from Hanoi?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, with which you can get to Lào Cai from Hanoi.
How far is Lào Cai from Hanoi?
The distance between Hanoi and Lào Cai is 252.4 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Hanoi and Lào Cai?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 43 kgs, and a flight 62 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Hanoi to Lào Cai?
You can get to Lào Cai with just £7 by taking a Bus from Sao Vang.
What is the fastest way to get from Hanoi to Lào Cai?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Lào Cai in just 4h 30m with a Bus from Sao Vang.
More routes to Hanoi and to Lào Cai
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Hanoi and to Lào Cai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
