Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai

Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai

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Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai Schedule

Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Grouptour VIP 22 05:55 - 10:55VND 403k
Grouptour VIP 22 07:00 - 12:00VND 403k
Grouptour VIP 22 08:15 - 13:15VND 403k
Grouptour VIP 22 11:15 - 16:15VND 403k
Sao Viet Sleeper 13:00 - 18:05VND 262k
Sao Viet Sleeper 15:15 - 20:20VND 262k
Grouptour VIP 22 17:15 - 22:15VND 403k
Grouptour VIP 22 21:30 - 02:30VND 403k
Chapa Express VIP Sleeper 4x 22:00 - 05:55VND 911k

Transportation from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport5h
Earliest Departure5:55 凌晨
Latest Departure11:00 晚上
Departures per day43
Distance250 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChapa Express, Damitrans, Fanxipan, Grouptour, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, Sao Viet, Sapaly Express, VicSapa Train, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train

Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai Destination Reviews

EV
If you’re looking for an excuse to upgrade your sleeper, this is is. The trip gets an overall 2 stars because it was clean and it left and arrived on time. But that’s sadly where the good times ended for us. Our seats had been changed and that wasn’t communicated well enough to the guys onboarding us, so we walked from section to section hoping for help. By the times we got to our bed we were questioned a few times, but thankfully not kicked off. We had someone either leave or arrive at every stop which was very disruptive. My least favourite was the drunk who literally stumbled in and collapsed on his bed. Then the door wouldn’t stay closed, so we unfortunately had it open all night. Really wishing I’d just paid the extra for a private 2 bed room to avoid all the disruptions.
Train #SP1 1st Class Sleeper, Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam), May 2, 2024
C
No issues with this bus, very clean and on time to leave.
Bus VIP 24, Daiichi Travel (Daiichi Travel), May 1, 2024
XV
Despite the bus arrived with almost one hour late, everything was great. We have bottles of water, comfortable sleeper. I recommend.
Bus VIP Cabin, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Apr 26, 2024
NM
There was no toilet on the bus and it didn’t stop until 4hrs into the journey. My cabin was okay but my husbands light didn’t work along with a couple of other issues. We took a different company back to Hanoi that was better.
Bus Lower Single Cabin, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 24, 2024
S
One of the best sleeper buses I've been on. The driver was very friendly. Had multiple stops for toilet and snacks. Blankets and sleeping areas were far cleaner compared to other bus providers. Would highly recommend.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 24, 2024
ET
Everything was great! The buses are private, clean and comfortable! The only thing which really disappointed us was the wrong location of the office and the wrong pin dropped by the tour company. Be careful, guys! Because the pin and the office are located 850m from each other. So, we had to run in order not to be late.
Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Apr 21, 2024
CF
My spouse, three sons (10 months and 3 and 6 years old) took the night Laman Express from Hanoi to Sa Pa. Everything was explained and organized in a very good way. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Additionally, the prices are super fair, our cabin was very clean and comfortable, we found some sleep and we arrived safely and in time in Sa Pa.
Train #SP3 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, Apr 17, 2024
R
The ride to Sapa from Hanoi went well, but the location of the bus pickup point was not clearly described. Even after I contacted the 12Go office, I was not told clearly where to meet the bus. This disaster was only narrowly avoided because the bus arrived late.
Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Apr 12, 2024
CR
I did like a lot the bus, and we also had 20 min to go the the toilet and eat something. I did not like the process of buying the ticket online because important information is missing. When people book it should only be available if there are in fact available seats. Also, it is not true that there are buses each 15 min. I managed to understand how it works because I found a phone on internet and I could talk to an operator.
Bus VIP Cabin, Luxury Van Limousine (Luxury Van Limousine), Apr 5, 2024
MR
On time, efficient, no hassle.
Bus VIP 18 Express, Sapa Express, Apr 5, 2024
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How to get from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai

Travelling between Hanoi Train Station and Sapa Lao Cai is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 101.55 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.28.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Hanoi Train Station and Sapa Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi Train Station and Sapa Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 55m to reach Sapa Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai?

Travelling between Hanoi Train Station and Sapa Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 10.28 if you opt for a Sao Viet (Sao Việt) bus and as expensive as USD 101.55 if you buy a Chapa Express Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Hanoi Train Station and Sapa Lao Cai ?

  • 24 from Hanoi to Sapa starting from 05:55 Hanoi SSB until 23:00 Office Pham Van Dong
  • 19 from Hanoi to Sapa starting from 22:00 Hanoi until 22:36 Yen Vien

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi to Sapa overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Hanoi and Sapa

Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sao Viet (Sao Việt)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Hanoi Train Station to Sapa Lao Cai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 59% took a train
  • 41% opted for a bus