What is the best way to travel from Lào Cai to Hanoi?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Hanoi from Lào Cai?
You can reach Hanoi 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 30m013:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop19:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 13:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m011:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop17:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiParzona Cafe0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Parzona Cafe, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m015:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop21:00HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 09:15:00 to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 09:15:00 to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Violette Trains8h 0m021:30Lào CaiCentral Station05:30HanoiCentral Station Ga Hà Nội0EconomyA Train from Violette Trains goes from Central Station, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central Station Ga Hà Nội, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Cheapest Buses Monday
Cheapest Trains Monday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiOpera House0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiOpera House0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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.
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Interbus Lines5h 30m013:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop19:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 13:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 19:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m011:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop17:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiParzona Cafe0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 14:00:00 to Parzona Cafe, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m015:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop21:00HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 13/12/2025 15:00:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 09:15:00 to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 14/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 14/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiUniversity of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 09:15:00 to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 15/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Violette Trains8h 0m021:30Lào CaiCentral Station05:30HanoiCentral Station Ga Hà Nội0EconomyA Train from Violette Trains goes from Central Station, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 15/12/2025 21:30:00 to Central Station Ga Hà Nội, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 05:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
Fastest Trains Monday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiOpera House0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 16/12/2025 07:30:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 16/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Daily Limousine6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiOpera House0BusinessA Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 18/12/2025 07:30:00 to Opera House, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 18/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Interbus Lines5h 30m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiSân Bay Nội Bài0First ClassA Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 First Class ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
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Sao Vang5h 40m009:15Lào CaiLao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC14:55HanoiMy Dinh Bus Station0BusinessA Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 09:15:00 to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 14:55:00. 50 Business ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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Sapa Group Bus6h 0m014:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop20:00HanoiChợ Gạo Street0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 14:00:00 to Chợ Gạo Street, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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Sapa Ethnic Travel6h 0m007:00Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:00HanoiInter bus line station0BusinessA Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:00:00 to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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TBus6h 0m007:30Lào CaiSapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop13:30HanoiGo Asia0BusinessA Bus from TBus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 19/12/2025 07:30:00 to Go Asia, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 19/12/2025 13:30:00. 50 Business ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
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What are the most popular stations in Lào Cai and Hanoi?
In Lào Cai, you will usually depart from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC or Bảo Yên, while in Hanoi you will be arriving at Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam, Chợ Gạo Street or Mango Hotel, 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 10 Bus and Train 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 £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 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 Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel 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 Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and TBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel, TBus and 3 more.
Train companies: Violette Trains
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 Bus and Train, 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 £7 by taking a Bus from Sao Vang.
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!
