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Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum
Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 52 m
Buses per day
22
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lai Châu to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lai Châu to Hanoi will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 22 buses that leave Lai Châu for Hanoi on Wed, Aug 05, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 6 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 59 m 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.
Ngân Hà
Phúc An
Thế Anh
Ngân Hà
NGÂN HÀ
Minh Anh Lai Châu
Minh Anh Lai Châu
Thế Anh
Minh Anh Lai Châu
Ngân HàOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lai Châu to Hanoi 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 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 36m Average total duration 8h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lai Châu to Hanoi:
A bus is €90 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lai Châu to Hanoi costing on average €101.
Other travel options to Hanoi take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €28. The journey takes 8h 6m versus 7h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Thế Anh.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 08:01AM | Arrival Time 05:26PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator HTX Thanh Sơn | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator HTX Thanh Sơn | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 07:26AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:26AM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Thế Anh | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:36AM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Lai Châu to Hanoi buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NGÂN HÀ | 7:00 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 4:25 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 8:00 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 5:25 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 8:01 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 5:26 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 8:01 AM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 3:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 10:30 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 7:55 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 11:00 AM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 5:50 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 12:00 PM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 6:59 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 12:00 PM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 9:25 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thế Anh | 12:30 PM Lai Châu | 8h06 | 8:36 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hà Trang (Lai Châu) | 5:00 PM Lai Châu | 11h00 | 4:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 9:20 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 4:20 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 9:30 PM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 4:20 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thế Anh | 9:50 PM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 4:40 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 10:00 PM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 4:59 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 10:00 PM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 7:25 AM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 10:01 PM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 7:26 AM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 10:01 PM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 5:00 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thế Anh | 10:20 PM Lai Châu | 8h06 | 6:26 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 10:20 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 5:20 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 10:20 PM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 5:10 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Thế Anh | 10:30 PM Lai Châu | 8h06 | 6:36 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 10:30 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lai Châu to Hanoi run on average 16 times per day, taking around 8h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 178 miles (288 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 6:50 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
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Discover the best of Hanoi — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Hanoi trip today.
Vietnam's leading art museum, showcasing Buddhist sculpture, lacquer, folk art, and modern works in a colonial-era complex.
Essential museum on Vietnam's ethnic diversity, with insightful exhibits, traditional artifacts, and well-curated cultural interpretation.
One of Hanoi's strongest museums, documenting women's roles in family life, culture, and wartime through thoughtful exhibits.
Hanoi's historic commercial heart, packed with guild streets, heritage houses, temples, and constant street life worth exploring on foot.
Central lake and promenade famous for dawn exercise, night walks, and key landmarks, offering the city's most iconic urban scenery.
Largest lake in Hanoi, popular for sunsets, lakeside walks, temples, and a calmer atmosphere than the busy central districts.
Flat rice noodles in a light beef broth with herbs. Hanoi is considered the birthplace of pho, and the city’s version is noted for its clear, delicate flavor.
Grilled pork served with rice noodles, herbs, and a sweet-savory dipping sauce. This Hanoi signature is a classic lunchtime dish with smoky charcoal flavor.
Turmeric-marinated fish cooked with dill and spring onion, eaten with noodles and peanuts. It is a famous old Hanoi specialty linked to a historic local restaurant.
Refined fine-dining restaurant serving elevated northern Vietnamese cuisine in an elegant villa setting. Strong choice for a polished Hanoi food experience.
Established old-quarter venue known for silky banh cuon made to order. Simple local atmosphere and a strong reputation for a traditional breakfast favorite.
Iconic traditional spot famous for cha ca. Historic setting, busy atmosphere, and one of Hanoi’s best-known places to try this classic fish dish.
Budget-friendly versus many Asian capitals. Street food, simple hotels, and ride-hailing are cheap; mid-range dining and central hotels stay reasonable.
Tipping is optional. Restaurants may add service charge; otherwise round up or leave 5-10%. For taxis, round up. In cafes, small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lai Châu to Hanoi by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hanoi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lai Châu to Hanoi buses use the Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu to Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình station pair. Use this guide to compare Lai Châu and Hanoi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu is 1 km from Lai Châu city centre. Public transport options include:
Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
ATMs are inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu.
Available at Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lai Châu, Bến xe khách Lai Châu: Wheelchair accessible.
Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình is 6 km from Hanoi city centre. Public transport options include:
Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
Free Wi-Fi available in main terminal. ATMs are aTMs from various banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình.
Available at Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hanoi, Bến xe Mỹ Đình: Wheelchair accessible, ramps available.
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