| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | Hanoi VIP Transfer | SUV 5pax | Any time | +2h 30m | $49.35 | |
Train | Vietnam Rail | 4 beds cabin | 04:16 | 05:55 | $6.62 | |
Train | Vietnam Rail | 4 beds cabin lower berth | 04:39 | 06:25 | $6.91 | |
Train | Vietnam Railways | 1st Class Sleeper | 05:22 | 06:25 | $4.37 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 06:00 | 07:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 06:30 | 07:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 07:00 | 08:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 07:30 | 08:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 08:00 | 09:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 08:30 | 09:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 09:00 | 10:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 09:30 | 10:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 10:00 | 11:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 10:30 | 11:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 11:00 | 12:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 11:30 | 12:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 12:00 | 13:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | SUV Car | 12:30 | 13:30 | $10.64 | |
Bus | Asian Bus Travel | Standard Car | 13:00 | 14:00 | $9.50 | |
Bus | Grouptour | Express | 13:20 | 16:20 | $5.32 |
Travelling between Sapa and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 46.55 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 4.75.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 4 hours to travel between Sapa and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 55m. Van does a much slower job and take about 4h to reach Lao Cai.
Travelling between Sapa and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 4.75 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 46.55 if you buy a Hoi An Express taxi 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 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.
Asian Bus Travel, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HT Travel
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.
Hoi An Express, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Tiim Group (Tiim® Group)
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.
Asian Bus Travel
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
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 55m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 74 |
| Distance | 46 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Asian Bus Travel, Grouptour, Hoi An Express, HT Travel, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Tiim Group |