Bus Lao Cai to Hanoi
Travel by coach from Lao Cai to Hanoi with Futa Hà Sơn. 29 departures a day, about 4h 40min, fares from €9.95.
Lao Cai → Hanoi at a glance
Key facts about this route.
€9.95
From
4h 40min
Average duration
~240 km
Straight-line distance
29 a day
Departures
Why travel with Futa Hà Sơn
Futa Hà Sơn runs coaches from Hanoi to Sapa, Lao Cai, Vinh, Hue and Da Nang. Choose a VIP or ECO seat or a private Royal cabin, with wifi, USB charging, massaging seats and drinks on board.
Wide northern network
Direct coaches from Hanoi to Sapa, Lao Cai, Vinh, Hue and Da Nang.
Seats or private cabins
Choose a VIP or ECO seat, or a private Royal cabin to stretch out on longer trips.
Full refund up to 8 hours
Cancel more than 8 hours before departure and get your whole fare back.
Several Hanoi stations
Board at My Dinh, Giap Bat, Nuoc Ngam or Gia Lam, depending on your route.
Departure and arrival points
Know exactly where you board and where you arrive.
Lao Cai Central Bus Station
Bến xe Trung tâm, tổ 13, phường Cam Đường, Lào Cai
Other Futa Hà Sơn stops in Lao Cai:
- Lao Cai Nguyen Hue — Số 025 Nguyễn Huệ, Cửa Khẩu, Phố Mới, Lào Cai
Hanoi My Dinh Bus Station
Bến xe Mỹ Đình, Nam Từ Liêm, Hà Nội
Other Futa Hà Sơn stops in Hanoi:
- Hanoi Giap Bat Bus Station — Đường Giải Phóng, Hoàng Mai, Hà Nội
- Ha Noi Cho Bau — Trạm Buýt Bầu, Kim Chung, Hà Nội
On board
What you'll find on Futa Hà Sơn coaches.
Free wifi
Stay connected on board, with air conditioning throughout the trip.
Massaging seats
Massaging seats help you relax on the longer runs.
USB charging
A USB plug at each seat keeps your phone charged.
Drinks and towelettes
Drinks and a moist towelette are included.
What to do in Hanoi
Three highlights for when you arrive.
Other routes
The return trip and other Futa Hà Sơn routes from Hanoi.
Hanoi → Lao Cai
The return trip. From €10.12 · about 4h 40min
Hanoi → Vinh
From €11.19 · about 4h 30min
Hanoi → Da Nang
From €16.96 · about 12h 40min
Hanoi → Sapa
From €11.61 · about 6h 10min
Frequently asked questions
Everything about the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi.
The journey from Lao Cai to Hanoi
From Lao Cai Central Bus Station the coach follows the expressway down the Red River valley to My Dinh bus station in western Hanoi, in about 4h 40min.
Buses run from just after midnight into the evening, an easy way back to the capital after a trip to Sapa or Bac Ha.
Royal cabin coaches
Private Royal cabins with more space on selected departures.
Day and overnight departures
Mountain routes run around the clock; coastal routes travel overnight.
Modern coach fleet
Air-conditioned coaches with wifi, USB charging and massaging seats.