Ha Long to Lao Cai bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 49 daily bus departures available, including 20 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Ha Long bus station at 05:00h, arriving at Lao Cai bus station at 14:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:00h, arriving at 08:00h the following day.
Popular Operators
Sapa Ethnic Travels, Luxury Van Limousine
Lowest Price
€16
Transportation Options
Bus
Table Of Contents
Getting from Ha Long and Lao Cai by bus
The shortest travel distance between Ha Long and Lao Cai is 452 km.
The fastest bus which departs at 06:00 has a travel time of 08:30h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h.
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
are 20 night buses from Ha Long to Lao Cai.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:00 and arrive between 00:30 and 08:00
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Ha Long to Lao Cai route
There is a total of 7 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.
If you've traveled from Ha Long to Lao Cai, and you want to share your experience, leave a review for the route and let us know what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.
These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
Other popular destinations from Ha Long
If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Ha Long, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:
If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Lao Cai, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for: