Hanoi to Lao Cai

By train the journey from Hanoi to Lao Cai is scheduled to take from 7 hours 45 minutes to 7 hours 55 minutes depending upon which train you take.

Train Times from Hanoi to Lao Cai

There are currently 2 trains a day from Hanoi to Lao Cai.

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Lao Cai is a busy modern town, rebuilt after being invaded by the Chinese Army in 1979. The main reason most foreign visitors travel to Lao Cai is that this is the connection point between Vietnam’s railway network and Sapa, which is only 1 hour by road away from Lao Cai Train Station. The train to Lao Cai is a popular way of travelling from Hanoi to Sapa.

Location of Hanoi Train Station

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Location of Lao Cai Train Station

About Travel to Sapa

Sapa Town is 58.9 km from Lao Cai by road and there are plenty of bus and taxi services between the two towns. Sapa came into existence in 1922 as a hill station built by the French Colonialists. Since then Sapa has grown into a large town with a population in excess of 40,000 permanent residents. This growth has come on the back of tourism.

Sapa is starting point for trek and tours of the the picturesque surrounding hills famous for its terraced rice fields. Sapa is one of the major ‘must see’ destinations in Vietnam and train services to Lao Cai are very popular. Booking in advance is highly recommended.