| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper | 08:45 | 17:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 08:45 | 17:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 41 | 08:45 | 17:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper | 08:46 | 17:44 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 08:50 | 17:48 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper | 11:45 | 20:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 11:45 | 20:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 41 | 11:45 | 20:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper | 11:55 | 20:53 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 11:55 | 20:53 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 41 | 16:45 | 01:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 16:45 | 01:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 32 | 18:00 | 07:00 | $27.41 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 32 | 19:00 | 08:00 | $27.41 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 20:45 | 05:43 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper | 21:15 | 06:13 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 21:15 | 06:13 | $16.60 | |
Bus | Phuc Xuyen | Sleeper 36 | 21:45 | 06:43 | $16.60 |
Travelling between Lao Cai and Halong Bay is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 31.37 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 31.37.
It can take you anywhere between 7 and 10 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Halong Bay depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Halong Bay. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h 30m. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 9h 10m to reach Halong Bay.
Travelling between Lao Cai and Halong Bay can be as cheap as USD 31.37 if you opt for a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) bus and as expensive as USD 31.37 if you buy a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) 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 Halong Bay.
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.
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.
Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Taxigo vn
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $25 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:30 PM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 325 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn |