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Compare all timetables for the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Hanoi to Lào Cai from various bus operators like Sao Viet, Daily Limousine or Techbus VN JSC for the next days.
today
from $9
tomorrow
from $9
Friday
from $9
Saturday
from $9
Sunday
from $9
Monday
from $9
Tuesday
from $9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    5:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16
  • Daily Limousine
    0
    2:00 PM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    2:00 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    5h 5m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    12:05 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16
  • Daily Limousine
    0
    1:30 PM
    Hanoi
    Opera House
    1:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Daily Limousine
    Economy
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Sao Vang
    4h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    1:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Vang
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Sao Vang
    4h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    1:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Vang
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Sao Vang
    4h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    1:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Vang
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Sao Vang
    4h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    1:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Vang
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Techbus VN JSC
    6h 35m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Hanoi
    Tbus Hanoi Station
    12:50 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Techbus VN JSC
    Economy
    $9
  • Sao Viet
    6h 5m
    0
    5:16 AM
    Hanoi
    Kim Đồng
    11:21 AM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Viet
    First Class
    $13
  • Sao Vang
    4h 30m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Hanoi
    My Dinh Bus Station
    1:10 PM
    Lào Cai
    Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC
    0
    Sao Vang
    First Class
    $13
  • Interbus Lines
    5h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Hanoi
    Sân Bay Nội Bài
    12:30 PM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Interbus Lines
    Economy
    $13
  • Sapa Ethnic Travel
    6h 40m
    0
    12:30 AM
    Hanoi
    Hyundai Long Bien
    7:10 AM
    Lào Cai
    Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop
    0
    Sapa Ethnic Travel
    Business
    $16

Frequency of bus connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai

See here how frequent the connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 145 daily buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 87 daily coaches between Hanoi and Lào Cai.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 288 buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai, while Night sees the fewest connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai, with 19 offers.

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Compare all providers like Sao Viet, Daily Limousine and Techbus VN JSC that travel 110 times every day by bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus $9
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:16 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 110 Ø
Distance 156.9 miles
Bus Companies Sao Viet, Daily Limousine, Techbus VN JSC, Grouptour, Interbus Lines, FULL MOON PARTY TOUR, Sapa Ethnic Travel and Sao Vang

Cheapest bus connections from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Every day, 110 buses from 8 bus companies leave Hanoi for Lào Cai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/26/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
$9
Thursday 03/27
$9
Friday 03/28
$9
Saturday 03/29
$9
Sunday 03/30
$13
Monday 03/31
$9
Tuesday 04/01
$10
Wednesday 04/02
$13
Thursday 04/03
$17
Friday 04/04
$9
Saturday 04/05
$13
Sunday 04/06
$18
Monday 04/07
$9
Tuesday 04/08
$9
Wednesday 04/09
$13
Thursday 04/10
$9
Friday 04/11
$9
Saturday 04/12
$9
Sunday 04/13
$9
Monday 04/14
$9
Tuesday 04/15
$9
Wednesday 04/16
$10
Thursday 04/17
$17
Friday 04/18
$14
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Hanoi to Lào Cai, with $9. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Hanoi to Lào Cai

These are the most booked bus companies between Hanoi to Lào Cai from our users.

Sao Viet from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Sao Viet

Here you will find the key facts about the Sao Viet bus route Hanoi to Lào Cai:

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 4h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:16 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 56 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

Interbus Lines from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Interbus Lines

Here you will find the key facts about the Interbus Lines bus route Hanoi to Lào Cai:

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Last Bus 10:30 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 3/25/2025

All bus stations and stops in Hanoi and Lào Cai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Hanoi and Lào Cai.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai? Compare all modes of transports from Hanoi to Lào Cai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai? Or which bus companies serve the route Hanoi to Lào Cai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus

How much does a Hanoi Lào Cai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 6h 35m to reach Lào Cai. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

This route is offered by 8 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $33. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lào Cai.

On average, how many connections are available from Hanoi to Lào Cai each day?

Every day, the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus route is served by approximately 110 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Hanoi to Lào Cai take?

The fastest bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai is offered by Sao Viet and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

The earliest bus arriving in Lào Cai from Hanoi starts at 5:16 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

The latest bus trip departing from Hanoi for Lào Cai starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Hanoi Lào Cai route?

When traveling by bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai, passengers can travel with Sao Viet, Daily Limousine and Techbus VN JSC. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and Lào Cai?

You can check all the direct connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sao Viet, Daily Limousine and Techbus VN JSC.

What can I take with me on the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Hanoi Lào Cai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Hanoi Lào Cai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Hanoi to Lào Cai

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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