| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 8:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 12 |
| Distance | 209 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Booking Car, Grouptour, Ket Doan Travel, OUROS Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Vietnam Railways |
Travelling between Lao Cai and Gia Lam is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 30.06 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 13.17.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Gia Lam depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Gia Lam. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 32m to reach Gia Lam.
Travelling between Lao Cai and Gia Lam can be as cheap as USD 13.17 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 30.06 if you buy a Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn) Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lao Cai to Gia Lam.
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.
Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn), Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số)
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), OUROS Travel
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.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route