4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Hanoi to Lai Châu
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
16
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Hanoi to Lai Châu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Lai Châu will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 16 buses that leave Hanoi for Lai Châu on Sat, Mar 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Hanoi to Lai Châu
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanoi to Lai Châu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Hanoi to Lai Châu Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator HTX Thanh Sơn | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Hanoi to Lai Châu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Lai Châu buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ngân Hà | 11:50 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 6:50 AM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
 Minh Anh Lai Châu | 4:00 AM Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:40 AM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Phúc An | 4:30 AM Hanoi | 7h00 | 11:30 AM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Ngân Hà | 5:00 AM Hanoi | 7h00 | 12:00 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thế Anh | 5:30 AM Hanoi | 7h40 | 1:10 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hà Trang (Lai Châu) | 12:45 PM Hanoi | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thế Anh | 2:00 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 9:40 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Phúc An | 2:30 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 9:30 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Minh Anh Lai Châu | 2:40 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:20 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thế Anh | 2:50 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:30 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Ngân Hà | 3:00 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thế Anh | 3:15 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:55 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Phúc An | 3:20 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:20 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thế Anh | 3:30 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:10 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Phúc An | 3:30 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Minh Anh Lai Châu | 4:10 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:50 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanoi to Lai Châu
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Buses from Hanoi to Lai Châu run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Ngân Hà from Hanoi to Lai ChâuYou can travel by bus between Hanoi to Lai Châu with Ngân Hà for as low as $13 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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