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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lào Cai to Hanoi
Cheapest price on 28 Sept
21Rp
Average ticket price on 28 Sept
21Rp
Fastest journey on 28 Sept
7 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 28 Sept
7 h 21 m
Trains on 28 Sept
3
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lào Cai to Hanoi will cost around 21Rp if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 21Rp.
On Mon, 28 Sept, we found 3 trains from Lào Cai to Hanoi, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 254 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 42 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.
12:05 PM7h05Sapa Lao Cai7:10 PMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes- 8:55 PM7h17Sapa Lao Cai4:12 AMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes
- 9:30 PM7h42Sapa Lao Cai5:12 AMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes
- 12:05 PM7h05Sapa Lao Cai7:10 PMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes
- 8:55 PM7h17Sapa Lao Cai4:12 AMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes
- 9:30 PM7h42Sapa Lao Cai5:12 AMHanoi Gia Lam Station21 Rp1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Lào Cai to Hanoi train times
The table below shows live departures for Lào Cai to Hanoi trains for today, Sunday, 27 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 7h42 | 5:12 AM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 28 September | |||||
| 12:05 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 7h05 | 7:10 PM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:55 PM Sapa Lao Cai | 7h17 | 4:12 AM Hanoi Gia Lam Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lào Cai to Hanoi
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Take a train from Lào Cai to Hanoi and enjoy the approximately 254 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 12:05, the last at 23:03.
Distance 254 km |
First train 12:05 PM |
Last train 11:03 PM |
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