How to Travel from
Muang Xay to Lào Cai
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Muang Xay, Laos → Lào Cai, Vietnam
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Muang Xay to Lào Cai
Composite routes from Muang Xay to Lào Cai
Cheapest
7 h 30 min
Car
503 km.
from $27
Other
15 h 21 min
286 km.
from $43.39
17 h 47 min
Bus, Train
285 km.
from $36.11
16 h 8 min
286 km.
from $98.04
9 h 39 min
Plane
285 km.
from $102.55
9 h 41 min
Train, Plane
285 km.
from $163.66
Route Navigator Muang Xay - Lào Cai
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43 м
43 м
Turn right onto 2E
1 km 527 м
1 km 527 м
Keep right onto 2E
63 km 593 м
63 km 593 м
Turn right onto 2E
139 km 926 м
139 km 926 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Trần Đăng Ninh
Trần Đăng Ninh, 1 km 660 м
1 km 660 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Đường Nguyễn Hữu Thọ
Đường Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, 3 km 180 м
3 km 180 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 12
Quốc lộ 12, 165 km 487 м
165 km 487 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 31 km 214 м
31 km 214 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Đường Điện Biên Phủ
Đường Điện Biên Phủ, 3 km 963 м
3 km 963 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 2 km 557 м
2 km 557 м
Turn right
337 м
337 м
Turn right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 21 km 155 м
21 km 155 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 38 km 696 м
38 km 696 м
Keep left
5 km 50 м
5 km 50 м
Turn right
174 м
174 м
Turn left
83 м
83 м
Turn slight right onto Đường đi Má Cha
Đường đi Má Cha, 79 м
79 м
Turn sharp left
223 м
223 м
Turn slight left onto Đường đi Má Cha, nối đến đường đi Tả Phìn
Đường đi Má Cha, nối đến đường đi Tả Phìn, 1 km 37 м
1 km 37 м
Turn slight right
1 km 55 м
1 km 55 м
Keep left
18 м
18 м
Turn slight left onto Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai
Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai, 9 м
9 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai
Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai, 148 м
148 м
Keep left onto Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai
Quốc lộ 4D, TTSa Pa, Lào Cai, 7 km 341 м
7 km 341 м
Continue onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 2 km 415 м
2 km 415 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 372 м
372 м
Turn slight right onto QL.4D
47 м
47 м
Keep right onto Đường nối cao tốc Nội Bài - Lào Cai với Sapa
Đường nối cao tốc Nội Bài - Lào Cai với Sapa, 9 km 560 м
9 km 560 м
Keep right onto Đường tỉnh 155
Đường tỉnh 155, 3 km 702 м
3 km 702 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 1 km 158 м
1 km 158 м
Turn left onto Phố Lê Thanh
Phố Lê Thanh, 1 km 219 м
1 km 219 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Dien Bien Phu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$82.57
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74
Vietjet Air
Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Dien Bien Phu Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$24.14–$69.87
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$343.00
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Phone:
19006469
Email:
support1@dsvn.vn
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$19.06
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Oudomxay station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$139.74
Train from Oudomxay station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.16–$139.74
Bus operators
Sao Viet
Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Lao
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Lao
Ave. Duration:
4h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$20.33
Viet Lao Bus
Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.21–$43.19
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
The cheapest way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai is to bus and train which costs $11.96 - $53.26 and takes 17h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
The fastest way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Muang Xay and Lào Cai?
No, there is no direct bus from Muang Xay to Lào Cai. However, there are services departing from Oudomxay and arriving at Lao Cai via Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.
How far is it from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
The distance between Muang Xay and Lào Cai is 936 km. The road distance is 505.1 km.
How do I travel from Muang Xay to Lào Cai without a car?
The best way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai without a car is to bus which takes 15h 21m and costs $16.30 - $54.35 .
How long does it take to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
It takes approximately 15h 21m to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Muang Xay to Lào Cai bus from?
Muang Xay to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Oudomxay station.
Train or bus from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
The best way to get from Muang Xay to Lào Cai is to bus which takes 15h 21m and costs $16.30 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $28.26 - $141.30 and takes 16h 8m.
Where does the Muang Xay to Lào Cai bus arrive?
Muang Xay to Lào Cai bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter station.
Can I drive from Muang Xay to Lào Cai?
Yes, the driving distance between Muang Xay to Lào Cai is 505 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Muang Xay to Lào Cai.
Where can I stay near Lào Cai?
There are 604+ hotels available in Lào Cai. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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