Hanoi to Lao Cai Trip Overview
Distance 253 km (158.1 miles) | |
Price range US$ 8-US$ 141 | |
Ride Duration Range 4h-8h | |
Earliest Departure 17:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:00 | |
Most Popular Operator |
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Taking a bus from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Fastest bus: 4h
Cheapest bus: US$ 8

About the ride from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Hanoi to Lao Cai Route Information
The distance between Hanoi and Lao Cai is 158 miles, or approximately 253 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Hanoi to Lao Cai, including bus,train,minivan.
The earliest departure leaves at 17:00 and has a duration of 6 hours.
The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 4 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Hanoi to Lao Cai by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 8
- 2056 departures a day, or 14392 departures a week
There are 56 travel classes for this journey, including: Sleeping, Semi-Sleeper, Executive, VIP, VIP 20 Seats, Limo, Express 29, VIP Cabin, VIP 28 Seats, VIP 9 Express, VIP Sleeping, Standard, Double cabin, Front and Back seats, Lower Single Cabin, Middle seats, Regional, Upper Single Cabin, Express 45, Luxury, VIP Luxury 22, VIP Cabin 20, VIP 32 Seats, Local Cabin, Shared Cabin, VIP 32 Sleeping, Limousine 11, Limousine 9, Upper Bed, VIP 9, VIP 22 Sleeper, Platinum, Tourist, VIP 18, Couple Bed, VIP Cabin upper berth, VIP Cabin lower berth, VIP 18 Express, VIP 33 Seats, Express, VIP Limo, Single Cabin, VIP 16 Express, VIP 24 Seats, VIP Luxury 24, Cabin 22, VIP Luxury, Seater, Royal Cabin, VIP 34 Seats, VIP 22, VIP Limousine (front or back seats), VIP Limousine (middle seats), Sleeper, Cabin 34 and Limousine 34.
Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.
Hanoi to Lao Cai by train
- Starting Price: US$ 19
- 31 departures a day, or 217 departures a week
There are 24 travel classes for this journey, including: Shared Cabin for 4, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Suite 2x, VIP Double Bed, Second Class Sleeper, Second Class Seat, VIP Cabin, Standard, Deluxe Cabin for 4, Suite Queen Cabin, Premium Cabin for 2, Suite Twin Cabin, VIP Cabin for 2, Premium Cabin for 4, VIP Cabin with twin beds, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin, 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth) and Shared Deluxe Cabin for 4.
Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.
Hanoi to Lao Cai by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 15
- 64 departures a day, or 448 departures a week
There are 10 travel classes for this journey, including: Limo, VIP, Shuttle, Standard, VIP 9, Front and Back seats, Middle seats, VIP Limousine VIP Seat, VIP Limousine Standard Seat and VIP Limousine (random seats).
Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.
Companies Operating from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Popular stations and stops in Hanoi and Lao Cai
Departure stations in Hanoi
Arrival stations in Lao Cai
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