Hanoi to Lao Cai Bus and Coach

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Hanoi to Lao Cai Route Overview

Hanoi to Lao Cai bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 176 daily bus departures available, including 62 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Hanoi at 00:15h, arriving at Lao Cai at 06:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:59h, arriving at 05:14h the following day.

Departure station and country Hanoi, Vietnam

Arrival station and country Lao Cai, Vietnam

Travel Distance 180 mi

Average Trip Duration 05h 15min

Total Departures 176

Popular Operators Grouptour, Sao Viet

Lowest Price £7

Transportation Options Coach, Train, Minivan

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Hanoi to Lao Cai:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Office Pham Van Dong

5h 5min

13:35Lao Cai Sao Viet

Sao Viet

12.13 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 20. Apr

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Hanoi

6h 0min

DIRECT

15:00Lao Cai

Duc Duong Bus

7.2

16.78 €1

Best offer on 23. May

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Hanoi

3h 50min

DIRECT

13:20Lao Cai

Sao Viet

12.23 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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Hanoi

4h 25min

DIRECT

14:10Lao Cai

Sao Viet

10.77 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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Hanoi

6h 0min

DIRECT

16:20Lao Cai

Vietnam Luxury Travel

3.8

17.52 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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Traveling by coach from Hanoi to Lao Cai

The shortest travel distance between Hanoi and Lao Cai is 180 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 07:00 has a travel time of 03:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lao Cai earlier, there are over 50 overnight coaches and 17 overnight trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai. The overnight journeys start between 18:15 and 23:59 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 00:05 and 06:15 the same day. Below are the most popular night departures to Lao Cai:

TimetableTODAY TOMORROW

Giai Phong Sao Viet

5h 50min

01:35Lao Cai Sao Viet

Sao Viet

12.13 €1

M-TicketBest offer on 20. Apr

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Hanoi

6h 30min

DIRECT

03:15Lao Cai

King Express Bus

8.99 €1

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Hanoi

6h 0min

DIRECT

04:00Lao Cai

TBus

7.7

17.08 €1

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Hanoi

5h 30min

DIRECT

04:15Lao Cai

Grouptour

6.2

29.89 €1

Best offer on 21. Apr

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Hanoi

5h 15min

DIRECT

04:30Lao Cai

VietNam Travel Bus

20.36 €1

Best offer on 20. Apr

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Bus companies operating the Hanoi to Lao Cai route

There are 8 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

6.2 Grouptour

10 Sao Viet

7.7 TBus

6.4 Luxury Van Limousine

7.5 Viet Nam Travel Bus

7.2 Duc Duong Bus

6.4 Sapa Discovery Travel

10 HK Open Tour

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Hanoi or Lao Cai coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Hanoi

You can see information about the departure station and stops Hanoi here.

Lao Cai

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lao Cai here.

Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £7 (One-Way) or £14 (Return).

Travel reviews for Hanoi to Lao Cai bus

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Other popular destinations from Hanoi

If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Hanoi, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:

Other popular destinations from Lao Cai

If you're looking for inspiration for where to travel next once you've reached Lao Cai, here is a list of the most popular routes that our travellers have previously booked tickets for:

Lao Cai - Hanoi (Airport)

Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 180 mi.

The average travel time between the stations is 05:15 hours.

The ticket prices begin from £7.

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

The majority of the coaches are direct, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

All the coaches have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Hanoi to Lao Cai by bus, choose your preferred departure time and book your ticket through our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses operating between your chosen stations.

The first bus departs at 00:15, and the last bus departs at 23:59.

No, you don't need to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus driver, but ensure your phone battery is charged.

Hanoi to Lao Cai Bus and Coach

Hanoi to Lao Cai Route Overview

Table of contents

Popular Departures

Traveling by coach from Hanoi to Lao Cai

Overnight coaches

Bus companies operating the Hanoi to Lao Cai route

Departure and arrival stations

Cheapest tickets

Travel reviews for Hanoi to Lao Cai bus

Other popular destinations from Hanoi

Other popular destinations from Lao Cai

Frequently asked questions

Latest tickets bought

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