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What is the best way to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 0m
£8
£13
54
Train
8h 5m
£28
£28
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What is the cheapest way to reach Lào Cai from Hanoi?

You can reach Lào Cai with just £8 by taking a Bus from Interbus Lines, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £8
Wednesday
from £8
Thursday
from £8
Friday
from £8
Saturday
from £8
Sunday
from £8
Monday
from £8

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    10:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    17:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    20:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    13:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    5h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Sapa Group Bus
    5h 0m
    0
    23:00
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2
    04:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Sapaly Express Train
    8h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Hanoi
    Central Station Ga Hà Nội
    06:05
    Lào Cai
    Central Station
    0
    Sapaly Express Train
    First Class
    from £28

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:40
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:20
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

What are the fastest trips from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

You can get to Lào Cai from Hanoi in just 5h 0m with a Bus from Sapa Group Bus. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 5h 30m
Wednesday
from 6h 0m
Thursday
from 6h 0m
Friday
from 6h 0m
Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 5h 0m
Monday
from 5h 30m

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    20:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    10:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    17:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    06:45
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 50m
    0
    05:40
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £12

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • Daily Limousine
    6h 0m
    0
    07:10
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    13:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    £19
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Sapa Group Bus
    5h 0m
    0
    07:45
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2
    12:45
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Sapa Group Bus
    5h 0m
    0
    23:00
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport
    Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport - T2
    04:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Sapaly Express Train
    8h 5m
    0
    22:00
    Hanoi
    Central Station Ga Hà Nội
    06:05
    Lào Cai
    Central Station
    0
    Sapaly Express Train
    First Class
    from £28

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    13:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    08:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    06:30
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    12:30
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:30
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:10
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    00:40
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    07:20
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

What are the most popular stations in Hanoi and Lào Cai?

In Hanoi, you will usually depart from Mango Hotel, Chợ Gạo Street or Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, while in Lào Cai you will be arriving at Bảo Yên, Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC or Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, 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 11 Train and 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 £8 with a Bus from Interbus Lines.

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 Sapa Group Bus: you will get to Lào Cai in just 5h 0m.

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 Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and King Sapa Train, 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 Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and King Sapa Train. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel, King Sapa Train and 3 more.

Train companies: Sapaly Express Train

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 Train and 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 £8 by taking a Bus from Interbus Lines.

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 5h 0m with a Bus from Sapa Group Bus.

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!
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