Lao Cai to Hanoi

Lao Cai to Hanoi

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Lao Cai to Hanoi Schedule

Lao Cai to Hanoi Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
VTS Minibus 15pax Any timeVND 4,950k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 22 05:50 - 11:20VND 495k
Grouptour Middle seats 07:40 - 12:40VND 437k
Grouptour VIP 22 09:45 - 15:45VND 402k
Daiichi Travel Express Sleeper 11:00 - 17:30VND 319k
Grouptour Sleeper 41 13:40 - 19:30VND 225k
Sapa Dragon Express Executive 15:00 - 21:00VND 420k
Full Moon Party Tour VIP Sleeper 41 17:50 - 23:40VND 465k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 19:30 - 00:50VND 451k
Duc Duong Bus Sleeper 40 20:30 - 02:30VND 468k
Daiichi Travel VIP 20 22:00 - 03:20VND 440k

Transportation from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Facts about the transport from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Cheapest Transport$9
Fastest Transport3h 55m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day520
Distance196 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBooking Car, Chapa Express, Damitrans, Dichung, Duc Duong Bus, Fanxipan, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapaly Express, Techbus VN JSC, Tiim Group, VicSapa Train, Vietnam Railways, Violette Express Train, VTS

Lao Cai to Hanoi Destination Reviews

CR
The bus was a dump and was smelly
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 23, 2023
A
One day before departure they told us that we will drive one hour later and the bus was changed to Sao Viet, but that bus was very nice and we left on time, we made one longer stop where it was possible to buy some food that was good as well
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 26, 2023
L
Very good. It was confortable.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 7, 2023
JN
Bus has arrived in time. Communication and check-in without any issues. Everything went well. Service adequate for price.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 19, 2023
EG
Bus was very nice - good blankets and very clean. The driver drove a little wild but, overall, we arrived safely.
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jul 10, 2023
JZ
We were on time, but the bus was very old. The operator wrote me via whatsapp to confirm my booking and to send me location of pick up, that was great, I rwlly appreciated it. We departed little late, but just 20minutes, so nothing serious. The bus was really old and little dirty and the monitor wasn’t working.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), May 28, 2023
CA
I bought my ticket for 12:30 pm, then somebody contacted me to ask to arrive to the station at 12:50 saying that the reason for that was because the bus needed to pick other passenger at other point, which was not true. Even though I arrived at 12:20 at they gave me the ticket for 1:30 pm, they just decided to change my ticket for no reason, this was terrible!
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Feb 13, 2023
AN
We were late by 2 hours . The bus stopped at multiple locations before starting to head to Hanoi ! Not exactly sure why but it seemed they were picked a lot of local goods from shops etc so an hour got wasted . Hence it looks like. 6 hour journey but for us it was an 8 hour journey which was quite hectic
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Jan 2, 2023
AM
Due to issues with taxis, I was late arriving to the bus station and missed my bus. Full moon bus arranged for me to be booked onto the next available bus and helped sort the issues with the taxis. I can’t recommend them enough!
Bus VIP Sleeper 41, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Dec 17, 2022
AA
Got us to our destination, but the driver can be a bit reckless. Clean/comfortable shuttle van. Able to pick up/drop off from hotel. Plus point, they make two stops along the way for restroom, so that was good. Something to also take note of, they told us 2:30pm pick up, but driver came at 1:45pm and was rushing us whilst we were waiting for our food at the hotel. Made it seem like it was our fault for not being timely.
Van Middle seats, GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Oct 5, 2022
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How to get from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Travelling between Lao Cai and Hanoi is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 335.64 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.81.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 16 hours to travel between Lao Cai and Hanoi depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Lao Cai and Hanoi. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 3h 55m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Hanoi.

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

Travelling between Lao Cai and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 8.81 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 335.64 if you buy a Dichung taxi 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 Lao Cai and Hanoi ?

  • 453 from Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Tbus Sapa Office until 23:30 100A Dien Bien Phu
  • 23 from Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 21:30 Sapa Lao Cai until 21:40 Sapa Lao Cai
  • 44 from Lao Cai to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Sapa until 00:00 Sapa

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Lao Cai to Hanoi 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 Lao Cai and Hanoi

Duc Duong Bus, GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), KadBus (KADBUSSAPA), Sao Viet (Sao Việt), Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Sapa Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Lao Cai and Hanoi

Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Dichung, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Tiim Group (Tiim® Group), VTS

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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Lao Cai and Hanoi, too.

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.

Companies operating vans between Lao Cai and Hanoi

GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)

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

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

  • 60% opted for a bus
  • 31% took a train
  • 8% took a van
  • 1% Other