Ha Giang to Lao Cai Bus

Q: What is the distance between Ha Giang and Lao Cai?

The distance between these two places is a total of 129 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Ha Giang and Lao Cai?

The average travel time between the stations is 06:30 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

The ticket prices begin from $13.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

The average number of daily departures is 14. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Ha Giang to Lao Cai?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Ha Giang to Lao Cai Route Summary

Ha Giang to Lao Cai bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 14 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Ha Giang bus station at 08:30h, arriving at Lao Cai bus station at 14:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 19:30h, arriving at 02:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Ha Giang, Vietnam

Arrival station and country Lao Cai, Vietnam

Travel Distance 129 mi

Average Trip Duration 06h 30min

Total Departures 14

Popular Operators Grouptour, Sapa Ethnic Travels

Lowest Price $13

Transportation Options Bus

Getting from Ha Giang and Lao Cai by bus

The shortest travel distance between Ha Giang and Lao Cai is 129 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 08:30 has a travel time of 06:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Lao Cai earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Ha Giang to Lao Cai. The overnight bus departs at 19:30 and arrives at 02:00 the following day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 04:34, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Ha Giang to Lao Cai route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

5.7 Grouptour

Sapa Ethnic Travels

6.9 Quang Nghi

6.4 Luxury Van Limousine

4.4 Full Moon Party Tour

6.3 Sapa Discovery Travel

VietNam Travel Bus

3.8 Vietnam Luxury Travel

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Ha Giang or Lao Cai bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Ha Giang

You can see information about the departure station and stops Ha Giang here

Lao Cai

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Lao Cai here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $13 (One-Way) or $26 (Return).

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