| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Train | King Sapa Train | VIP Cabin with twin beds | 00:00 | 08:00 | $123.59 | |
Train | Vietnam Railways | 1st Class Sleeper | 12:05 | 19:37 | $10.24 | |
Train | Vietnam Railways | 1st Class Sleeper | 12:05 | 19:37 | $12.90 | |
Train | Lotus Train | VIP 2 Berth | 20:40 | 04:35 | $45.53 | |
Train | Laman Express | VIP Sleeper 4x | 21:30 | 05:25 | $29.59 | |
Train | Family Express | 1st Class Sleeper | 22:40 | 06:25 | $47.43 |
Travelling between Sapa Lao Cai and Hanoi is possible by Bus, train and van. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 462.42 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 10.48.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 9 hours to travel between Sapa Lao Cai and Hanoi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sapa Lao Cai and Hanoi. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h. Train does a much slower job and take about 8h 5m to reach Hanoi.
Travelling between Sapa Lao Cai and Hanoi can be as cheap as USD 10.48 if you opt for a Vietnam Rail train and as expensive as USD 462.42 if you buy a Chapa Express Train 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 Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi.
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.
Sao Viet (Sao Việt)
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.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $10 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h |
| Earliest Departure | 7:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 31 |
| Distance | 250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Chapa Express, Damitrans, Family Express, Fanxipan Express, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, King Sapa Train, Laman Express, NewLivitrans Express, Vicsapa Train, Vietnam Rail, Violette Trains |