Bus Lào Cai to Hanoi: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lào Cai to Hanoi from various bus operators like Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines or Daily Limousine for the next days.

today

from $13

tomorrow

from $11

Thursday

from $13

Friday

from $17

Saturday

from $13

Sunday

from $17

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sao Vang	5h 40m	9:15 AM	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	2:55 PM	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station		Business	$13	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/19/2025 9:15:00 AM to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/19/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sao Vang	5h 40m	9:15 AM	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	2:55 PM	Hanoi	University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)	Business	$11	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/20/2025 9:15:00 AM to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/20/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Sao Vang	5h 40m	5:15 PM	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	10:55 PM	Hanoi	University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS)	Business	$11	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/20/2025 5:15:00 PM to University of Languages & International Studies (ULIS), Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/20/2025 10:55:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/20/2025 7:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/20/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/20/2025 8:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/20/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	$20	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/20/2025 7:30:00 AM to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/20/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sao Vang	5h 40m	9:15 AM	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	2:55 PM	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/21/2025 9:15:00 AM to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Sapa Group Bus	6h 0m	2:00 PM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	8:00 PM	Hanoi	Panda Hotel	Business	$15	A Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/21/2025 2:00:00 PM to Panda Hotel, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/21/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Group Bus	6h 0m	4:00 PM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	10:00 PM	Hanoi	Panda Hotel	Business	$15	A Bus from Sapa Group Bus goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/21/2025 4:00:00 PM to Panda Hotel, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/21/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/21/2025 7:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/21/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/21/2025 8:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/21/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/22/2025 7:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/22/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/22/2025 8:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/22/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/22/2025 9:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/22/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	$20	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/22/2025 7:30:00 AM to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/22/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	1:30 PM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	$20	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/22/2025 1:30:00 PM to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/22/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sao Vang	5h 40m	9:15 AM	Lào Cai	Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC	2:55 PM	Hanoi	My Dinh Bus Station	Business	$13	A Bus from Sao Vang goes from Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/23/2025 9:15:00 AM to My Dinh Bus Station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/23/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Daily Limousine	6h 40m	6:45 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:25 PM	Hanoi	Old Quarter	Economy	$17	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/23/2025 6:45:00 AM to Old Quarter, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/23/2025 1:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Daily Limousine	6h 40m	2:15 PM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	8:55 PM	Hanoi	Old Quarter	Economy	$17	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/23/2025 2:15:00 PM to Old Quarter, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
Daily Limousine	6h 36m	6:45 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:21 PM	Hanoi	Hyundai Long Bien	Economy	$17	A Bus from Daily Limousine goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/23/2025 6:45:00 AM to Hyundai Long Bien, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/23/2025 1:21:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 36m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	7:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/24/2025 7:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/24/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	8:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	2:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/24/2025 8:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Sapa Ethnic Travel	6h 0m	9:00 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	3:00 PM	Hanoi	Inter bus line station	Business	$17	A Bus from Sapa Ethnic Travel goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/24/2025 9:00:00 AM to Inter bus line station, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/24/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	7:30 AM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	1:00 PM	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	$20	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/24/2025 7:30:00 AM to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/24/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Interbus Lines	5h 30m	1:30 PM	Lào Cai	Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop	7:00 PM	Hanoi	Sân Bay Nội Bài	Business	$20	A Bus from Interbus Lines goes from Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop, Lào Cai (Vietnam) at 8/24/2025 1:30:00 PM to Sân Bay Nội Bài, Hanoi (Vietnam) arriving at 8/24/2025 7:00:00 PM. 50 Business ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi is $8 on 8/19/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi

See here how frequent the connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Lào Cai to Hanoi. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Lào Cai and Hanoi.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 37 buses from Lào Cai to Hanoi, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi, with 29 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Compare all providers like Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines and Daily Limousine that travel 16 times every day by bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	16 Ø
Distance	156.9 miles
Bus Companies	Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines, Daily Limousine, Sao Vang and Sapa Group Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Lào Cai to Hanoi

Every day, 16 buses from 5 bus companies leave Lào Cai for Hanoi: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/17

Monday 08/18

Tuesday 08/19

Wednesday 08/20

$16

Thursday 08/21

$13

Friday 08/22

$13

Saturday 08/23

$15

Sunday 08/24

$13

Monday 08/25

$15

Tuesday 08/26

$10

Wednesday 08/27

$13

Thursday 08/28

$11

Friday 08/29

Saturday 08/30

$15

Sunday 08/31

$16

Monday 09/01

Tuesday 09/02

$12

Wednesday 09/03

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

$15

Saturday 09/06

$18

Sunday 09/07

$19

Monday 09/08

$13

Tuesday 09/09

$13

Wednesday 09/10

$14

Thursday 09/11

$11

Friday 09/12

Saturday 09/13

The cheapest time to travel from Lào Cai to Hanoi

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $8, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lào Cai to Hanoi, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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 Lào Cai to Hanoi 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 Lào Cai to Hanoi, 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 Lào Cai to Hanoi are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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

Sao Vang from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	5h 40m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Last Bus	9:15 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/18/2025

Interbus Lines from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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

Cheapest Price	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 30m
Earliest Bus	7:30 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	8/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Lào Cai and Hanoi

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

Lao Cai station - Giang Phong Hao Import Export JSC

Đúóng Hoàng Liên

Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop

Bến Xe Trung Tâm

Thạch Sơn

Bảo Yên

Nuoc Ngam Bus Station

Đường Ngọc Hồi 4

Mỹ Đình Bus Stop

Bến Xe Nuoc Ngam

Panda Hotel

Royal City

Nguyễn Trãi 72A

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 Lào Cai to Hanoi? Compare all modes of transports from Lào Cai to Hanoi.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi

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

FAQs about the Lào Cai to Hanoi bus

How much does a Lào Cai Hanoi bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 5h 40m to reach Hanoi. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $28. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Hanoi.

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

Every day, the Lào Cai to Hanoi bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi is offered by Interbus Lines and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Hanoi from Lào Cai starts at 9:15 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 Lào Cai to Hanoi?

The latest bus trip departing from Lào Cai for Hanoi starts at 11:15 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 Lào Cai Hanoi route?

When traveling by bus from Lào Cai to Hanoi, passengers can travel with Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines and Daily Limousine. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai and Hanoi?

You can check all the direct connections between Lào Cai and Hanoi by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sapa Ethnic Travel, Interbus Lines and Daily Limousine.

What can I take with me on the Lào Cai to Hanoi 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 Lào Cai Hanoi 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 Lào Cai Hanoi 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 Lào Cai to Hanoi on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

Business

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

More bus routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lào Cai and to Hanoi. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!