A beautiful view from within central Lao Cai-mobile

How to get from
Hanoi to Lao Cai

Hanoi to Lao Cai Trip Overview

Distance247 km (154.4 miles)
Price range$9-$32
Ride Duration Range3h 10m-6h 45m
Earliest Departure17:00
Latest Departure23:00

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Taking a bus from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Fastest bus: 3h 10m

Cheapest bus: $9

The fastest: 3h 10m

The cheapest: $9

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The fastest: 4h 30m

The cheapest: $16

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A beautiful view from within central Lao Cai

About the ride from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Hanoi to Lao Cai Route Information

The distance between Hanoi and Lao Cai is 154 miles, or approximately 247 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 5 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 3 hours 10 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available: .

Hanoi to Lao Cai by bus

  • Starting Price: $8
  • 2020 departures a day, or 14140 departures a week

There are 28 travel classes for this journey, including: Sleeping, Executive, Semi-Sleeper, VIP 20 Seats, VIP, 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 and Limousine 9.

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 options.

Hanoi to Lao Cai by train

    There are 7 travel classes for this journey, including: Shared Cabin for 4, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Suite 2x, VIP Double Bed, Second Class Sleeper and Second Class Seat.

    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 options.

    Hanoi to Lao Cai by minivan

    • Starting Price: $16
    • 20 departures a day, or 140 departures a week

    There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: Limo and VIP.

    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 options.

    Companies Operating from Hanoi to Lao Cai

    Average time

    4h - 5h 45m

    Average price

    $12

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    Popular stations and stops in Hanoi and Lao Cai

    Departure stations in Hanoi

    Số 1 Phạm Văn Đồng, Mai Dịch, Cầu Giấy, Hà Nội

    Arrival stations in Lao Cai

    Văn phòng Lào Cai

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