The cheapest and fastest buses from Lai Châu to Hanoi
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 55 m
Buses per day
15
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 $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 15 buses that leave Lai Châu for Hanoi on Thu, Nov 06, 15 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 6 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 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.
Hà Trang (Lai Châu)
Hà Tuấn
Phúc An
Phúc An
Phúc An
Minh Anh Lai Châu
Minh Anh Lai Châu
Ngân Hà
Ngân Hà
Ngân HàTravel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Lai Châu to Hanoi
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 178 miles (288 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €84 Average price | €28 Average price |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Lai Châu to Hanoi Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator HTX Thanh Sơn | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Minh Anh Lai Châu | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:59AM | Duration 6h59 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ngân Hà | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Hà Tuấn | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Phúc An | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Lai Châu to Hanoi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lai Châu to Hanoi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ngân Hà | 1:00 AM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 7:59 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 1:00 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 10:25 AM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 4:00 AM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 10:50 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 5:00 AM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 11:59 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 5:00 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 2:25 PM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 5:00 AM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 12:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hà Trang (Lai Châu) | 10:00 AM Lai Châu | 11h00 | 9:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 2:15 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 9:15 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 2:30 PM Lai Châu | 6h50 | 9:20 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
NGÂN HÀ | 3:00 PM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 12:25 AM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 3:00 PM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 9:59 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 3:20 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 10:20 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hà Tuấn | 3:20 PM Lai Châu | 7h40 | 11:00 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc An | 3:50 PM Lai Châu | 7h00 | 10:50 PM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
NGÂN HÀ | 12:00 AM Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station | 9h25 | 9:25 AM Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Ngân Hà | 12:00 AM Lai Châu | 6h59 | 6:59 AM Hanoi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lai Châu to Hanoi
Distance 178 miles (288 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 06:50 |
Last bus 22:30 |
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FAQs: Bus from Lai Châu to Hanoi

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Lai Chau, Lai Chau Bus Station, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Hanoi, My Dinh Bus Station, located 5.3 miles (8.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lai Châu to Hanoi
- 05:00-21:00
- Available in front of station
- Available at station entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local city buses
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in main terminal
- Large parking area available for both cars and motorbikes
- Multiple food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stands outside the terminal
- Wheelchair accessible, ramps available
- Public restrooms available with fee
- Bus: 27, 34, 50, 60, 72, 103
- Metro: NA
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