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Lào Cai, Vietnam → Muang Xay, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Muang Xay

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Muang Xay

Cheapest
7 h 31 min
Car
503 km.
from $27
Other
14 h 21 min
286 km.
from $94.87
18 h 3 min
Train, Bus
286 km.
from $38.20
16 h 8 min
286 km.
from $42.80
10 h 32 min
Bus, Plane
285 km.
from $101.58
10 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
285 km.
from $163.10

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Dien
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.25–$83.12
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$447.59

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$319.71

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
support1@dsvn.vn
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.59–$19.18

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.03–$20.46

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$127.88
Train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.23–$127.88

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.12–$42.20
Bus from Hanoi to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.12–$42.20

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay is to train and bus which costs $11.96 - $52.17 and takes 18h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai and Muang Xay?

No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai to Muang Xay. However, there are services departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Oudomxay via Hanoi Old Quarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

The distance between Lào Cai and Muang Xay is 1082 km. The road distance is 505 km.

How do I travel from Lào Cai to Muang Xay without a car?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay without a car is to bus which takes 16h 8m and costs $16.30 - $53.26 .

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

It takes approximately 14h 21m to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lào Cai to Muang Xay bus from?

Lào Cai to Muang Xay bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Lao Cai station.

Train or bus from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Muang Xay is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs $27.17 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $53.26 and takes 16h 8m.

Where does the Lào Cai to Muang Xay bus arrive?

Lào Cai to Muang Xay bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.

Can I drive from Lào Cai to Muang Xay?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Muang Xay is 505 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Lào Cai to Muang Xay.

Where can I stay near Muang Xay?

There are three+ hotels available in Muang Xay. Prices start at $66.65 per night.
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