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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Hanoi to Lào Cai from various bus operators like Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel or Daily Limousine for the next days.

today
$11
tomorrow
$11
Wednesday
$11
Thursday
$11
Friday
$11
Saturday
$11
Sunday
$11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 10:00 PM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 4:00 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 10:30 PM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 4:30 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Daily Limousine 6h 50m 9:40 PM Hanoi Parzona Cafe 4:30 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 11:40 PM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 6:20 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 7:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 1:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 1:00 PM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 7:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:30 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:10 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:40 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:20 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 7:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 1:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 1:00 PM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 7:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
TBus 6h 0m 7:00 AM Hanoi Go Asia 1:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $24
TBus 6h 0m 2:00 PM Hanoi Go Asia 8:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $24

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 7:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 1:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:30 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:10 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:40 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:20 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
TBus 6h 0m 7:00 AM Hanoi Go Asia 1:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Sapa Group Bus 6h 0m 6:45 AM Hanoi Chợ Gạo Street 12:45 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $15
Daily Limousine 6h 50m 5:40 AM Hanoi Parzona Cafe 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Economy $17
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:30 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:10 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
TBus 6h 0m 7:00 AM Hanoi Go Asia 1:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $24

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 7:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 1:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Daily Limousine 6h 50m 5:40 AM Hanoi Parzona Cafe 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Economy $16
Daily Limousine 6h 50m 6:10 AM Hanoi Parzona Cafe 1:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:30 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:10 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 6:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 12:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Interbus Lines 6h 0m 7:30 AM Hanoi Trần Quang Khải 1:30 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  First Class $11
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:30 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:10 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
Sapa Ethnic Travel 6h 40m 12:40 AM Hanoi Hyundai Long Bien 7:20 AM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $18
TBus 6h 0m 7:00 AM Hanoi Go Asia 1:00 PM Lào Cai Sapa Dien Bien Phu Bus Stop  Business $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai is $10 on 8/6/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai

See here how frequent the connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 66 daily buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 28 daily coaches between Hanoi and Lào Cai.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 153 buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai, while Night sees the fewest connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Compare all providers like Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and Daily Limousine that travel 43 times every day by bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 5h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:40 PM
Latest Bus 11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 43 Ø
Distance 156.9 miles
Bus Companies Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Daily Limousine, TBus, King Sapa Train and Sapa Group Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Every day, 43 buses from 6 bus companies leave Hanoi for Lào Cai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$18
Tuesday 07/28
$18
Wednesday 07/29
$11
Thursday 07/30
$18
Friday 07/31
$11
Saturday 08/01
$11
Sunday 08/02
$18
Monday 08/03
$18
Tuesday 08/04
$11
Wednesday 08/05
$18
Thursday 08/06
$10
Friday 08/07
$18
Saturday 08/08
$11
Sunday 08/09
$11
Monday 08/10
$13
Tuesday 08/11
$18
Wednesday 08/12
$11
Thursday 08/13
$11
Friday 08/14
$11
Saturday 08/15
$17
Sunday 08/16
$11
Monday 08/17
$18
Tuesday 08/18
$18
Wednesday 08/19
Thursday 08/20
Friday 08/21
$11
Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Hanoi to Lào Cai, with $10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $11.

How to save money travelling from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Hanoi to Lào Cai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Hanoi and Lào Cai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Hanoi and Lào Cai.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Hanoi to Lào Cai? Compare all modes of transports from Hanoi to Lào Cai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai? Or which bus companies serve the route Hanoi to Lào Cai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus

How much does a Hanoi Lào Cai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 5h 30m to reach Lào Cai. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $24. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lào Cai.

On average, how many connections are available from Hanoi to Lào Cai each day?

Every day, the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus route is served by approximately 43 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Hanoi to Lào Cai take?

The fastest bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai is offered by Interbus Lines and takes 5h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $13. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

The earliest bus arriving in Lào Cai from Hanoi starts at 9:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai?

The latest bus trip departing from Hanoi for Lào Cai starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Hanoi Lào Cai route?

When traveling by bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai, passengers can travel with Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and Daily Limousine. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Hanoi and Lào Cai?

You can check all the direct connections between Hanoi and Lào Cai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Interbus Lines, Sapa Ethnic Travel and Daily Limousine.

What can I take with me on the Hanoi to Lào Cai bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Hanoi Lào Cai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Hanoi Lào Cai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Hanoi to Lào Cai on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Hanoi to Lào Cai

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business
Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

First Class
First

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

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