Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Halong Bay
Lao Cai
Sun, Jun 2
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Halong Bay to Lao Cai Schedule

Halong Bay to Lao Cai Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
OUROS Travel SUV 4pax Any timeVND 5,739k
Grouptour Van + VIP Bus 03:40 - 12:40VND 840k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 05:40 - 15:40VND 575k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 06:00 - 16:00VND 756k
Luxury Van Limousine Van Limousine + VIP Cabin 08:00 - 17:30VND 813k
Grouptour Bus + Bus 11:40 - 20:35VND 633k
Daiichi Travel VIP 22 12:00 - 22:00VND 756k
Grouptour Van + VIP Bus 14:00 - 22:55VND 840k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 17:45 - 03:05VND 529k
Ha Long Bus Travel Sleeper 41 19:00 - 04:30VND 420k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 20 20:00 - 06:00VND 805k
Sapa Ethnic Travel Sleeper 41 22:00 - 06:00VND 473k

Transportation from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport6h
Earliest Departure3:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day185
Distance300 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCat Ba Express, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Halong Transportation, Luxury Van Limousine, New Way Travel, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Railways, VTS

How to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 386.99 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.50.

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Halong Bay and Lao Cai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 12h 35m to reach Lao Cai.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

Travelling between Halong Bay and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 16.50 if you opt for a Ha Long Bus Travel bus and as expensive as USD 386.99 if you buy a Halong Transportation taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Halong Bay and Lao Cai ?

  • 167 from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 03:30 Tbus Halong until 22:00 Ha Long Bay Travel
  • 4 by Bus+Van from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 09:45 Tbus Halong until 17:45 Tbus Halong
  • 14 from Halong Bay to Lao Cai starting from 00:00 Halong Bay Transfer until 06:00 Halong Bay Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Halong Bay to Lao Cai.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Halong Bay to Lao Cai overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ha Long Bus Travel, Luxury Van Limousine, New Way Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Halong Bay and Lao Cai

Halong Transportation, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), VTS

What is the most popular transport to get from Halong Bay to Lao Cai?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 72% opted for a bus
  • 26% chosen Bus+Van
  • 2% bought a taxi ride