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Family Express: Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai) train

The Family Express: Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai) train is a Ha Noi–Sa Pa transfer, journey time about 8 hours. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from $45 one way. Departures at 22:40.

From $45Round trip $90Duration 8 hoursSeats 40

Departure times

Ha Noi → Sa Pa

22:40

Sa Pa → Ha Noi

12:05

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Ride from Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai) with Family Express, an overnight sleeper train from Hanoi station to Lao Cai. The trip takes about 8 hours.

Board in the evening at Hanoi station, sleep in your berth and arrive at Lao Cai early the next morning, a short drive from Sapa.

What's included

  • Berth or private cabin on the train

  • Air-conditioning

  • Bedding

  • Optional Lao Cai – Sapa transfer

Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai)

  • Departure 22:40

  • Board at Hanoi railway station

  • Around 8 hours to Lao Cai railway station (about 45 minutes from Sapa)

Sapa (Lao Cai) to Hanoi

  • Departure 12:05

  • Arrive at Hanoi railway station

Booking confirmation

  • You will receive availability confirmation within 1 business day

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Luggage allowance

  • 1 suitcase plus a small bag

Transfer Options:

  • 4-berth deluxe cabin (1 berth, price per person)$45
  • 2-berth VIP cabin (max 2 pax, price per cabin)$180
  • Shared van Lao Cai station ⇄ Sapa (per person)$5
  • Private car Lao Cai station ⇄ Sapa (4 – 7 seats, per car)$30

Frequently asked questions

How long is the sleeper train from Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai)?
About 8 hours on the train, plus around 45 minutes by road from Lao Cai to Sapa.
What time does it leave?
From Hanoi: 22:40. From Sapa (Lao Cai): 12:05.
Where is the pick-up in Hanoi?
Hanoi railway station.
Where does it arrive in Sapa?
Lao Cai railway station (about 45 minutes from Sapa).