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Lào Cai to Vang Vieng

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874 km.
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Eight ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng

Cheapest
12 h 56 min
Car
874 km.
from $48
Other
12 h 56 min
Rideshare
874 km.
from $11.40
16 h 9 min
426 km.
from $107.20
25 h 38 min
426 km.
from $77.54
10 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
425 km.
from $166.68
27 h 6 min
Train, Bus
426 km.
from $73.04
40 h 21 min
426 km.
from $99.15
11 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
425 km.
from $159.85

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
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
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$358.08

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
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$242.98

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
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 Van
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.02–$140.67
Train from Luang Prabang station to Van
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.51–$127.88

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.79–$20.46

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi to Vang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.81–$54.99

Soutchai Travel

Phone:
+856 21 254512-5
Email:
Website:
soutchaitravel.com/
Bus from Vientiane to Vang
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.23–$16.62

Grouptour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/grouptour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjMsMjAyNTAzMTAwMDAwLDAxOTU4MGEzLTA5ZmYtNzYwNC05YTUxLWZmNDdhZGY3ZWRmYyw
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$56.27–$76.73

Vieng Chaleune

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/vieng-chaleune?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgwNGItNjE5NS03MWUwLTkwMTQtZmUyZTE1YTIwN2Q2LA
Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Vang
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.17

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng is to train and bus which costs $40.22 - $65.22 and takes 27h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng is to bus and fly and train which takes 10h 38m and costs $119.57 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Lào Cai and Vang Vieng?

No, there is no direct bus from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Lao Cai and arriving at Vang Vieng via Hanoi SSB and Luang Prabang Southern Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.

How far is it from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

The distance between Lào Cai and Vang Vieng is 1304 km. The road distance is 781 km.

How do I travel from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng without a car?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus which takes 25h 38m and costs $43.48 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

It takes approximately 16h 9m to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lào Cai to Vang Vieng bus from?

Lào Cai to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Lao Cai station.

Train or bus from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng is to train which takes 16h 9m and costs $32.61 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $70.65 and takes 25h 38m.

Where does the Lào Cai to Vang Vieng bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng?

Yes, the driving distance between Lào Cai to Vang Vieng is 781 km. It takes approximately 13h 18m to drive from Lào Cai to Vang Vieng.

Where can I stay near Vang Vieng?

There are 148+ hotels available in Vang Vieng. Prices start at $3.99 per night.
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