Hanoi to Sapa: Schedule & Price for Bus & Train Ticket

Hanoi to Sapa: Sapa Town of Vietnam stands at the head of a deep valley of magnificent rice terraces. That are still farmed today as they have been for centuries. The town attract many domestic and international visotors coming to explore the beautiful landscape and life of hiltribe groups. Distance Hanoi to/from Sapa is about 320 km, and it can take from 6 hours of bus journey to 9 hours of day or overnight train trip. To choose Bus or Train for your trip Hanoi to/from Sapa, there’s something here for every travel budget and style, from the cheapest public bus to the most comfortable train travel.

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Hanoi Sapa Bus Price & Schedules – Online Booking Sapa Bus

Hanoi to/from Sapa by Railway Train

It takes approximately eight to nine hours duration. There are two morning trains. Departing at 6:10 and 8:20 and arrive in the afternoon at 15:40 and 17:05. Though you can take these trains. As they make many stops along the way.

Lao Cai Train Station is about 38 kilometers from Sapa, which takes about one hour going by bus or by car. The bus cost from Lao Cai – Sapa is $2-3 and ticket is available for purchase at the train station gate. Normally the bus stop is right in front of Sapa church. But you can still ask the bus driver to drop you off at your hotel.

Hanoi to/from Lao Cai Overnight Train Schedule and Fare

Train Companies	Train Routes	Daparture	Arrival
Orient Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	9:40 PM	5:25 AM
Orient Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	8:15 PM	4:15 AM
Fanxipan Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	9:40 PM	5:25 AM
Fanxipan Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	8:15 PM	4:15 AM
Livitrans Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	9:40 PM	5:25 AM
Livitrans Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	8:15 PM	4:15 AM
Pumpkin Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	9:40 PM	5:25 AM
Pumpkin Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	8:15 PM	4:15 AM
Sapaly Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	10:00 PM	6:15 AM
Sapaly Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	9:05 PM	5:15 AM
King Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	10:00 PM	6:15 AM
King Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	9:05 PM	5:15 AM
Chapa Express	Hanoi to Lào Cao	10:00 PM	6:15 AM
Chapa Express	Lào Cai to Hanoi	9:05 PM	5:15 AM

How To Book Your Train Ticket?

You can book your train tickets online in advance through Vietnam Railways Company Websites. Or through many travel agencies when you get to Hanoi. During peak season (December and January), train tickets may run out fast. So, you should reserve well in advance. Online Train Ticket Booking for traveling Hanoi Sapa Train (HanoiSapaTrain.com) and SapaTrains (SapaTrains.com) offers advanced reservation of train tickets and travel packages to Sapa. One way ticket price costs from around $35/person.