| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h |
| Earliest Departure | 4:16 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 AM |
| Departures per day | 4 |
| Distance | 50 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Vietnam Railways |
Travelling between Bao Ha and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 11.67 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 9.23.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Bao Ha and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Bao Ha and Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 50m to reach Lao Cai.
Travelling between Bao Ha and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 9.23 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 11.67 if you buy a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) Bus 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 Bao Ha to 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.
Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số)
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)
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.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route