Dong Anh to Lao Cai

Dong Anh to Lao Cai

Dong Anh
Lao Cai
Thu, May 16
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$10
 
 
$293

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Dong Anh to Lao Cai Schedule

Dong Anh to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Tiim Group Van 9pax Any timeVND 4,968k
Grouptour VIP 22 07:00 - 12:30VND 409k
Grouptour VIP 22 10:30 - 16:30VND 863k
Grouptour VIP 22 13:22 - 18:52VND 483k
Grouptour VIP 22 16:17 - 21:47VND 483k
Grouptour VIP 22 18:30 - 00:30VND 483k
Grouptour VIP 22 21:45 - 03:45VND 409k
Grouptour Sleeper 38 22:00 - 04:00VND 351k

Transportation from Dong Anh to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Dong Anh to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport4h 10m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure10:36 PM
Departures per day81
Distance209 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBooking Car, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Express, Tiim Group, Vietnam Railways

Dong Anh to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

JJ
The office girl, driver and the helper. All 3 were rude and behaving as if we are traveling for free. The bed and pod is ok. But the initial experience by these people made us feel like we are not welcomed. I booked the 10:30 pm bus and since i arrived 30 mins early, they transferred us into a bus which was about to leave. Not sure if this is a good practise.
Bus VIP 20, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Apr 19, 2024
RS
Better than I expected for my first bus
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 2, 2023
AP
45 minutes late and almost no update from the staff... The bus was old and not so clean. I'm 1m78 and couldn't stretch my legs entirely but it was no big deal. Otherwise we arrived at the right destination.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 7, 2023
IP
Staff not friendly, no meal. Seat comfortable.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Nov 5, 2023
L
Driver was checking his phone while driving and changing lanes constantly. He almost had an accident because he braked too late. Also he was really tired. He dropped us at a wrong hotel. We waited 40 minutes at the pick up point.
Bus VIP 9 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 6, 2023
JD
it was really late and we also ended up sitting on the bus much longer than we should have as it was further delayed
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 23, 2023
PB
We got told to give them our food so that we wouldn’t eat during the drive because apparently that’s not aloud and we where supposed to get them back when we got to our destination but instead of getting them back they ate the food during the drive even though we where supposed to get them back since it was ours! They could have at least asked because we could share with them. The seats weren’t that great either because we couldn’t put them up so we had to lie down the whole drive and there was no button to turn off the air conditioning because the driver controls that so it was on for the whole drive and it became very cold.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 16, 2023
HJ
For a Dutch person of 1.80 sharing the small cabin with his girlfriend, it was definitely an experience. However, we managed and was actually comfortable. Put your backs in de back of the truck because you won't have space otherwise. We had 2 stops for food/toilet in our 6 hour drive. ( it took longer then expected). Would do it again, but if you can, reserve 2 cabins just in case.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Sep 7, 2023
AB
We bought Two tickets and we only have one cabin for two people, we Don’t know why yet
Bus Sleeper 41 Express, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
DE
We had smaller seats than the rest and couldn’t stretch the legs.
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Aug 13, 2023
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How to get from Dong Anh to Lao Cai

Travelling between Dong Anh and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 292.03 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.49.

How long does it take to get from Dong Anh to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Dong Anh and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Dong Anh and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 19m to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Dong Anh to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Dong Anh and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 9.49 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 292.03 if you buy a Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd) 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 Dong Anh and Lao Cai ?

  • 70 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 06:00 Hanoi SSB until 22:35 Hanoi Sapa Dragon Express
  • 4 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 22:11 Yen Vien until 22:36 Yen Vien
  • 7 from Hanoi to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 00:00 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dong Anh to Lao Cai.

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

Bus

Travelling from Hanoi 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 Hanoi and Lao Cai

GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Express

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 Hanoi and Lao Cai

Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd), Tiim Group (Tiim® Group)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

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.

What is the most popular transport to get from Dong Anh 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

  • 69% opted for a bus
  • 30% took a train
  • 1% Other