| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 16 |
| Distance | 213 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chapa Express, Damitrans, Damitrans, Fanxipan, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, Sao Viet, Sapaly Express, Tiim Group, VicSapa Train, Violette Express Train |
Travelling between Hanoi and Sapa Lao Cai is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train+taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 87.69 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 28.75.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 10 hours to travel between Hanoi and Sapa Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Sapa Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h 15m. Train+taxi does a much slower job and take about 9h 5m to reach Sapa Lao Cai.
Travelling between Hanoi and Sapa Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 28.75 if you opt for a Violette Express Train train and as expensive as USD 87.69 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.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Sapa 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.
Sao Viet (Sao Việt)
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 Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route