Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Halong Bay
Lao Cai
Mon, Jun 15
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Halong Bay to Lao Cai Destination Reviews

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Nicolas B
PERFECT. Best bus travel in Asia for 10 years. Not crazy music to wake up people, smooth driving, kind drivers. Right on time. quality of the VIP bus was 5*. Good communication with service, the bus grab me on time. Thanks ! 😀
Halong Bay to Lao Cai, Bus Cabin 22, Vin Bus, Dec 28, 2025
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Seren M
Picked up at the exact spot. Were told four hours before pickup that the eta was earlier which gave us plenty of time to change plans and ensure we arrived on time. Clear instructions when we arrived to put shoes in a bag. Weren’t informed of toilet stops on the way.
Halong Bay to Lao Cai, Bus Cabin 22, Vin Bus, Jun 21, 2025
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Alba S
Great, very spacious beds, stopped every 3 hours. Was a bit late in the pick up and a bit confusing but turned out ok
Halong Bay to Lao Cai, Bus Cabin 22, Vin Bus, Jan 4, 2025
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Halong Bay to Lao Cai Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Vin Bus
Sleeper 41
11:10
17:10
$18.99
Bus
Vin Bus
Cabin 22
20:30
06:30
$25.45
  4.3
Bus
Vin Bus
Cabin 22
20:45
06:45
$25.45
  4.3
Bus
Vin Bus
Cabin 22
21:00
07:00
$25.45
  4.3
Bus
Vin Bus
Sleeper 41
22:00
04:00
$18.99

How to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 16.14 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.14.

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 10 hours to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 16.14 if you opt for a Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên) bus and as expensive as USD 16.14 if you buy a Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên) Bus 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 Halong Bay and Lao Cai ?

  • 1 from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 07:00 239 Nguyen Van Cu Ha Long until 07:00 239 Nguyen Van Cu Ha Long

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên)

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 Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Halong Transportation, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Viet Technologies Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Halong Bay 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

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h
Earliest Departure7:00 AM
Latest Departure5:45 PM
Departures per day1
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesHalong Transportation, OUROS Travel, Phuc Xuyen, Saigon DMC, Viet Technologies Travel