How to Travel from
Lào Cai to Hạ Long
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Lào Cai, Vietnam → Hạ Long, Vietnam
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Hạ Long
Composite routes from Lào Cai to Hạ Long
Cheapest
4 h 27 min
Car
430 km.
from $23
Other
11 h 28 min
358 km.
from $70.80
7 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
358 km.
from $558.04
Route Navigator Lào Cai - Hạ Long
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Continue onto Đường Hoàng Liên
Đường Hoàng Liên, 81 м
81 м
Make a U-turn onto Đường Hoàng Liên
Đường Hoàng Liên, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn slight right onto Phố Lê Thanh
Phố Lê Thanh, 12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 1 km 979 м
1 km 979 м
Turn left onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 18 km 119 м
18 km 119 м
Keep right onto Đường cao tốc Hà Nội - Lào Cai
Đường cao tốc Hà Nội - Lào Cai, 13 km 884 м
13 km 884 м
Keep left onto Đường cao tốc Hà Nội - Lào Cai
Đường cao tốc Hà Nội - Lào Cai, 225 km 235 м
225 km 235 м
Continue onto Đường cao tốc Nội Bài – Bắc Ninh
Đường cao tốc Nội Bài – Bắc Ninh, 33 km 86 м
33 km 86 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 18
Quốc lộ 18, 4 km 88 м
4 km 88 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 18 and drive toward Quảng Ninh, Phả Lại, Quế Võ
Quốc lộ 18, Quảng Ninh, Phả Lại, Quế Võ, 1 km 619 м
1 km 619 м
Keep right
1 km 164 м
1 km 164 м
Keep right onto Đường Trần Hưng Đạo
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, 4 km 734 м
4 km 734 м
Keep left
16 м
16 м
Turn right onto Đường Trần Hưng Đạo
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, 1 km 141 м
1 km 141 м
Turn right
27 м
27 м
Turn left onto Đường Trần Hưng Đạo
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, 3 km 592 м
3 km 592 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Đường Trần Hưng Đạo
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, 12 km 895 м
12 km 895 м
Keep left onto Quốc lộ 18
Quốc lộ 18, 11 km 690 м
11 km 690 м
Keep right
67 м
67 м
Continue
13 km 473 м
13 km 473 м
Turn slight right onto Đường Lê Chân
Đường Lê Chân, 2 km 958 м
2 km 958 м
Keep right onto Đường Nguyễn Bình
Đường Nguyễn Bình, 6 km 964 м
6 km 964 м
Continue onto Đường Trần Hưng Đạo
Đường Trần Hưng Đạo, 8 km 55 м
8 km 55 м
Turn slight right onto Đường Hoàng Văn Thụ
Đường Hoàng Văn Thụ, 11 km 461 м
11 km 461 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Trần Nhân Tông
Trần Nhân Tông, 2 km 765 м
2 km 765 м
Continue onto Đường Trần Thái Tông
Đường Trần Thái Tông, 4 km 872 м
4 km 872 м
Continue onto Đường Trưng Vương
Đường Trưng Vương, 8 km 508 м
8 km 508 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Đường An Lập
Đường An Lập, 6 km 893 м
6 km 893 м
Keep left onto QL.18
5 km 174 м
5 km 174 м
Keep right
4 km 330 м
4 km 330 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Quốc lộ 18
Quốc lộ 18, 1 km 908 м
1 km 908 м
Keep right onto Đường Hoàng Quốc Việt
Đường Hoàng Quốc Việt, 3 km 140 м
3 km 140 м
Turn left
276 м
276 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Phố Bạch Thái Bưởi
Phố Bạch Thái Bưởi, 159 м
159 м
Turn right onto Đường Hạ Long
Đường Hạ Long, 19 м
19 м
Turn sharp left onto Đường Hạ Long
Đường Hạ Long, 30 м
30 м
Turn right onto Phố Phùng Chí Kiên
Phố Phùng Chí Kiên, 152 м
152 м
Continue onto Phố Phùng Chí Kiên
Phố Phùng Chí Kiên, 95 м
95 м
Turn right onto Soi Sim
Soi Sim, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Đường Cái Dăm
Đường Cái Dăm, 1 km 536 м
1 km 536 м
Turn left
88 м
88 м
Turn right
106 м
106 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Phone:
19006469
Email:
support1@dsvn.vn
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Gia
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.59–$19.18
Train from Gia Lam to Hai
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.09–$14.07
Bus operators
Sao Viet
Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.79–$20.46
Phuc Xuyen
Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.40
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long is to bus which costs $18.48 - $30.43 and takes 9h 52m.
What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs $48.91 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai and Hạ Long?
No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai to Hạ Long station. However, there are services departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Ha Long Bai Chay Bus Station via SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
How far is it from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
The distance between Lào Cai and Hạ Long is 492 km. The road distance is 431.7 km.
How do I travel from Lào Cai to Hạ Long without a car?
The best way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long without a car is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $18.48 - $30.43 .
How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Lào Cai to Hạ Long bus from?
Lào Cai to Hạ Long bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, depart from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office station.
Train or bus from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
The best way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long is to bus which takes 9h 52m and costs $18.48 - $30.43 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $39.13 - $65.22 and takes 11h 28m.
Where does the Lào Cai to Hạ Long bus arrive?
Lào Cai to Hạ Long bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, arrive at Ha Long Bai Chay Bus Station.
Can I drive from Lào Cai to Hạ Long?
Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Hạ Long is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Lào Cai to Hạ Long.
Where can I stay near Hạ Long?
There are 1065+ hotels available in Hạ Long. Prices start at $198.08 per night.
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