Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai

Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai

Dao Cat Ba
Lao Cai
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How to get from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai

Travelling between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, ferry and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 490.60 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.09.

How long does it take to get from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 12 hours to travel between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 7h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 17.09 if you opt for a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) bus and as expensive as USD 490.60 if you buy a OUROS Travel taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai ?

  • 18 from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai starting from 07:00 217 Mot Thang Tu until 17:00 Cat Ba Oasis Bar
  • 3 by Bus+Ferry from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai starting from 09:00 Cat Ba Oasis Bar until 15:30 Cat Ba Oasis Bar
  • 6 from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Cat Ba Town until 00:00 Cat Ba Town

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai

Daiichi Travel, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Ha Giang Limousine Bus, Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn), Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

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.

Companies offering charters between Dao Cat Ba and Lao Cai

OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc)

What is the most popular transport to get from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 90% opted for a bus
  • 9% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Dao Cat Ba to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport7h 50m
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure5:00 PM
Departures per day27
Distance392 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaiichi Travel, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Ethnic Travel, VietNam Travel Bus