There are four direct train services a day from Hanoi to Lao Cai, which is the connection point for onward bus travel to Sapa.
Train Schedule: Hanoi to Lao Cai
| Station | LC3 | SP7 | SP1 | SP3 |
| Hanoi | 06:10 | 20:30 | 21:40 | 22:00 |
| Yen Bai | 10:50 | 00:33 | 01:25 | 02:16 |
| Lao Cai | 15:46 | 04:45 | 05:35 | 06:20 |
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There are a range of different train carriage types to book on this journey including VIP Class Air-conditioned Soft Sleeper seats on the overnight trains. It is a journey of around 8 hours and best travelled at night in sleeper berth.
Sapa is 1 hour away from Lao Cai Railway Station