| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Hanoi VIP Transfer | SUV 5pax | Any time | +2h 30m | $49.35 | |
Train | Vietnam Rail | 4 beds cabin | 04:16 | 05:55 | $6.43 | |
Train | Vietnam Rail | 4 beds cabin lower berth | 04:39 | 06:25 | $6.71 | |
Train | Vietnam Railways | 1st Class Sleeper | 05:22 | 06:25 | $4.44 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 06:00 | 07:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 06:30 | 07:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 07:00 | 08:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 07:30 | 08:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 08:00 | 09:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 08:30 | 09:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 09:00 | 10:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 09:30 | 10:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 10:00 | 11:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 10:30 | 11:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 11:00 | 12:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 11:30 | 12:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 12:00 | 13:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 12:30 | 13:30 | $10.80 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 13:00 | 14:00 | $9.65 | |
Bus | Grouptour | Express | 13:20 | 16:20 | $5.40 |
Travelling between Sapa and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Bus+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 85.78 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 39.73.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between Sapa and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus+van is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Lao Cai. Bus+van will bring you to your destination in 50m. Van does a much slower job and take about 4h to reach Lao Cai.
Travelling between Sapa and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 39.73 if you opt for a Mui Ne Private Car taxi and as expensive as USD 85.78 if you buy a Mui Ne Private Car taxi 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 Sapa to Lao Cai.
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.
Asian Bus Travel, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HT Travel
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.
Mui Ne Private Car
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.
Asian Bus Travel
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
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 50m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 42 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Asian Bus Travel, Grouptour, HT Travel, Mui Ne Private Car |