| Cheapest Transport | $11 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 5:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 15 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Fanxipan, Sao Viet, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus |
Travelling between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 10.64 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.64.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 47 hours to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai. Bus will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 1d 22h 5m to reach Lao Cai.
Travelling between Ho Chi Minh City and Lao Cai can be as cheap as USD 10.64 if you opt for a VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus) bus and as expensive as USD 10.64 if you buy a VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus) Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ho Chi Minh City to Lao Cai.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route