Travel by train from Hanoi to Lao Cai is a popular way to travel to Sapa, which is only 1 hour by road from Lao Cai Railway Station.
Train Timetable from Hanoi to Lao Cai
There are currently 2 direct train services a day from Hanoi to Lao Cai (trains SP3 and SP7).
| Station | SP3 | SP7 |
| Hanoi | 22:00 | 22:40 |
| Yen Bai | 02:07 | 02:35 |
| Lao Cai | 05:55 | 06:25 |
Buy Tickets from Hanoi to Lao Cai
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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