How to move from Lao Cai to Hanoi?

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You are in Lao Cai and you want to go to Hanoi right away? But do not know the way or the distance, means of travel. Travel experience page shares with you how to move from Lao Cai to Hanoi – The safest and most cost-effective means of transportation

The distance from Lao Cai to Hanoi

Lao Cai is a province located in the northwestern mountainous region of our country. This place currently has a fairly strong growth rate of Vietnamese tourism , especially Sapa because of its cool climate, diverse and rich ethnic cultural identity, beautiful and poetic natural scenery. 

How many kilometers from Lao Cai to Hanoi? If you come from the center of Lao Cai city, the distance from Lao Cai to Hanoi is not too far, it takes about 320km . On the way there are many beautiful scenes you can completely walk while admiring the beautiful scenery and taking pictures.

Move from Lao Cai to Hanoi – Transportation

To move from Lao Cai to Hanoi, you have the following routes to choose from: passenger car, private car, train and motorbike for those who love to travel.

– By car: Previously, to go from Lao Cai to Hanoi it took from 7 to 8 hours. However, since the appearance of the Lao Cai – Noi Bai highway, it only takes you about 4 hours to sit on the car with a total length of the road from 278,7 km or 279,83 km depending on the road before going to the highway. Expressway Lao Cai – Hanoi. On the expressway, you need to pay attention: the section from Yen Bai – Hanoi has a section that allows maximum speed of 100km / h, some sections only allow a maximum speed of 80km / h, on the other hand The road of Lao Cai – Yen Bai is quite narrow, there are many large trucks running slowly, it is difficult for you to pass the law, so you need to observe carefully, be patient to drive the vehicle according to the law.

– By motorbike: Riding a motorbike from Lao Cai – Hanoi has many directions and is very suitable for you, but you have a free soul, firm steering wheel and “blood blot” in your body. Traveling by motorbike to Hanoi you can move by the following ways:

Option 1: Lao Cai – Yen Bai – Doan Hung – Phong Chau – Viet Tri – Vinh Phuc – Hanoi (Total road about 325km)

Option 2: Lao Cai – along Road 70 – Doan Hung – Phong Chau – Phong Chau Bridge – Trung Ha Bridge – Son Tay – Hoa Lac – Hanoi (Total road about 335km)

Option 3: If you like to go far and combine sightseeing, you can choose to follow the route: Lao Cai – SaPa – Silver Waterfall – O Quy Ho Pass – Binh Lu fork – Than Uyen – Mu Cang Chai – Tu Le – Khe Pass – Thanh Son – Trung Ha Bridge – Son Tay – Hoa Lac – Hanoi (Total road is more than 455km)

– By bus: Lao Cai city center bus station at group 19, Binh Minh ward, Lao Cai city. Previously, from Lao Cai to Hanoi, you had to take a car for 8 – 9 hours. However, the travel time has been shortened to about 3-4 hours after the appearance of the new highway Lao Cai – Hanoi. Carriers: Dai Phat, Ha Son, Sao Viet … The cars also run day and night so that you can take the initiative in your time.

Sao Viet bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi (18 trips / day)

Total time: 4 hours – ticket price 220,000 VND / person

Utilities: 40-seat bed car, with drinking water, air-conditioning

Contact: 19006746, 19006484

Ha Son bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi (8 trips / day)

Total time: 10am – ticket price 250VND / person

Utilities: 40-seat bed car, with drinking water, air-conditioning 

Contact: 0986 716 262, 0214 383 3567, 043 362 262

Dai Phat bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi (1 trip / day)

Total time: 9 hours – ticket price 250 VND / person

Utilities: 39-seat bed car, with drinking water, air-conditioning 

Contact: 043 864 1637, 0983 651 722

Moving from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Sao Viet passenger car

– By train: Train is the form of vehicle that many people use when moving from Lao Cai to Hanoi because of its convenience, low cost and relatively safe. Trains have many types of seats for you to choose from to suit yourself such as soft chairs, beds, air conditioners … Please note a little, train tickets to Hanoi – Lao Cai are relatively easy to buy, but tickets from Laos Cai returns to Hanoi less, so you pay attention to buy tickets according to your schedule. 

Lao Cai Station is located at Km 293 + 586 on the Hanoi – Lao Cai – Kunming Railway Line. The station is located on Khanh Yen Street – Pho Moi Ward – Lao Cai Town – Lao Cai Province

Lao Cai train route Hanoi

Fast train SP2 -Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Departure at 20:35

 Fast train SP4 -Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Departure at 9:10 am

Fast train SP6 -Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Departure at 9:30 p.m.

Fast train SP8 -Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Depart from 19:30

Delay train LC2 – Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Departure at 6:45

Delay train LC4 – Lao Cai -> Hanoi: Departure 09h15

Hopefully, with the above useful information, you will have the best choice for you about how to move from Lao Cai to Hanoi at the most economical cost and vice versa for your Vietnam travel itineraries.

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