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

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Bus is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
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Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 30m
£8
£13
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Train
7h 50m
£28
£28
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What is the cheapest way to reach Hanoi from Lào Cai?

You can reach Hanoi 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 £13

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Sapaly Express Train
    7h 50m
    0
    21:30
    Lào Cai
    Central Station
    05:20
    Hanoi
    Central Station Ga Hà Nội
    0
    Sapaly Express Train
    First Class
    from £28

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    03:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    21:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    15:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    16:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    17:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13

What are the fastest trips from Lào Cai to Hanoi?

You can get to Hanoi from Lào Cai in just 5h 30m with a Bus from Interbus Lines. 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 6h 0m
Wednesday
from 5h 30m
Thursday
from 5h 30m
Friday
from 5h 30m
Saturday
from 5h 30m
Sunday
from 5h 30m
Monday
from 6h 0m

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Interbus Lines
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Trần Quang Khải
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Group Bus
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Chợ Gạo Street
    0
    Sapa Group Bus
    Business
    £11
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Sapaly Express Train
    7h 50m
    0
    21:30
    Lào Cai
    Central Station
    05:20
    Hanoi
    Central Station Ga Hà Nội
    0
    Sapaly Express Train
    First Class
    from £28

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    22:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    03:30
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    13:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    19:00
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    0
    Interbus Lines
    First Class
    £8
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:30
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • TBus
    6h 0m
    0
    15:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    21:00
    Hanoi
    Go Asia
    0
    TBus
    Business
    £18
  • King Sapa Train
    6h 0m
    0
    14:00
    Lào Cai
    Thạch Sơn
    20:00
    Hanoi
    Parzona Cafe
    0
    King Sapa Train
    Economy
    £18

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    07:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    13:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    14:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    09:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    15:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    16:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 0m
    0
    11:00
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    17:00
    Hanoi
    Inter bus line station
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    £13
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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

In Lào Cai, you will usually depart from Bảo Yên, Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC or Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, while in Hanoi you will be arriving at Mango Hotel, Chợ Gạo Street or Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, 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 Hanoi from Lào Cai? With 5 connections between 9 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 Lào Cai and Hanoi, 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 Interbus Lines: you will get to Hanoi in just 5h 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 Lào Cai and Hanoi are Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines and TBus, 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 Lào Cai and Hanoi 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 Cốc San or to Nguyen Du, and look at flights from , and landing at Hanoi - Noi Bai Airport. 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 Lào Cai to Hanoi?

The most popular companies between Lào Cai and Hanoi, are Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines and TBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines, TBus and 2 more.

Train companies: Sapaly Express Train

All you need to know when you travel from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Lào Cai to Hanoi. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Lào Cai to Hanoi

How can I reach Hanoi from Lào Cai?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Hanoi from Lào Cai.

How far is Hanoi from Lào Cai?

The distance between Lào Cai and Hanoi is 252.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Lào Cai and Hanoi?

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 Lào Cai to Hanoi?

You can get to Hanoi with just £8 by taking a Bus from Interbus Lines.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hanoi?

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 Hanoi in just 5h 30m with a Bus from Interbus Lines.

More routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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