Lao Cai to Hanoi Trip Overview
Distance 250 km (156.3 miles) | |
Price range US$ 10-US$ 174 | |
Ride Duration Range 4h-8h | |
Earliest Departure 17:00 | |
Latest Departure 23:40 | |
Most Popular Operator |
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Taking a bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Fastest bus: 4h
Cheapest bus: US$ 10

About the ride from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Lao Cai to Hanoi Route Information
The distance between Lao Cai and Hanoi is 156 miles, or approximately 250 kilometers.
There are 3 ways to get from Lao Cai to Hanoi, 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 4 hours.
Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.
Lao Cai to Hanoi by bus
- Starting Price: US$ 10
- 4357 departures a day, or 30499 departures a week
There are 56 travel classes for this journey, including: Sleeping, VIP 32 Seats, VIP 20 Seats, Express, Semi-Sleeper, VIP Cabin, VIP, VIP 9 Express, Express 29, Executive, VIP Sleeping, Middle seats, Express 45, Front and Back seats, Upper Single Cabin, Regional, VIP 34 Seats, Luxury, Standard, VIP Cabin 20, Local Cabin, Shared Cabin, VIP 32 Sleeping, Limousine 9, Limo, Limousine 11, VIP Luxury 22, Double cabin, Lower Single Cabin, Upper Bed, VIP 9, Platinum, VIP 22 Sleeper, Tourist, VIP 18, Couple Bed, VIP Cabin upper berth, VIP 28 Seats, VIP 18 Express, VIP Cabin lower berth, VIP 38, Single Cabin, VIP 16 Express, VIP 24 Seats, VIP Luxury 24, Cabin 22, VIP Luxury, Seater, VIP Limo, Royal Cabin, Cabin 34, VIP 22, VIP Limousine (middle seats), Sleeper, VIP Limousine (front or back seats) 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.
Lao Cai to Hanoi by train
- Starting Price: US$ 11
- 111 departures a day, or 777 departures a week
There are 27 travel classes for this journey, including: Shared Cabin for 4, First Class Sleeper, Cabin 2x, Suite 2x, VIP Double Bed, Second Class Seat, Second Class Sleeper, VIP Cabin, Standard, Suite Queen Cabin, Suite Twin Cabin, VIP Cabin for 2, Premium Cabin for 4, Premium Cabin for 2, Deluxe Cabin for 4, VIP Cabin with twin beds, 4-Bed Cabin, 4-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), VIP 4-Bed Cabin (lower berth), 6-Bed Cabin (middle berth), 6-Bed Cabin (upper berth), 6-Bed Cabin (lower berth), Shared Deluxe Cabin for 4, Deluxe Sleeper Combined Tickets, Suite Queen Combined Tickets and VIP Cabin for 2 Combined Tickets.
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.
Lao Cai to Hanoi by minivan
- Starting Price: US$ 16
- 305 departures a day, or 2135 departures a week
There are 9 travel classes for this journey, including: VIP, Limo, Standard, VIP 9, Middle seats, Front and Back seats, VIP Limousine Standard Seat, VIP Limousine VIP 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 Lao Cai to Hanoi
Popular stations and stops in Lao Cai and Hanoi
Departure stations in Lao Cai
Arrival stations in Hanoi
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