Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Ho Chi Minh City
Lao Cai
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Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 05:50 - 03:55VND 1,477k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 06:30 - 08:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 08:30 - 10:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 10:30 - 12:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 13:30 - 15:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 15:30 - 17:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 16:30 - 18:30VND 270k
VietNam Travel Bus Limousine 11 18:30 - 20:30VND 270k

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport2h
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day15
Distance100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFanxipan, Sao Viet, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

When you want to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Train

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 10.61. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.61.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Lao Cai?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai. Your trip will be a total of 63 miles (100 km). The flying distance is 63 miles (100 km).

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai?

The travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 47 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.61 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 10.61.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai:

  • Bus tickets - USD 10.61 to USD 10.61;
  • Train price: USD 14.75 - USD 189.86. From Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City
  • Bus+Train price: USD 58.02. From Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai starting from 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City until 05:50 Ho Chi Minh City

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 19:30. There are 15 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.