The cheapest and fastest buses from Hanoi to Lai Châu
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
11
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 $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 11 buses that leave Hanoi for Lai Châu on Thu, Nov 06, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 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 Thu, Nov 06 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.
Hà Trang (Lai Châu)
Hà Tuấn
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Ngân HàTravel Information
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Omio recommends booking the flight 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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €28 Average price |
8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m 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 Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator HTX Thanh Sơn | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Hà Tuấn | Departure Time 09:51PM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Hanoi to Lai Châu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Lai Châu buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
Hà Trang (Lai Châu) | 12:45 PM Hanoi | 10h30 | 11:15 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 | |
Hà Tuấn | 2:51 PM Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:31 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 3:00 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:00 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 3:30 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:30 PM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 11:50 PM Hanoi | 7h00 | 6:50 AM Lai Châu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanoi to Lai Châu
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
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