Fanxipan Express train Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai) - Private service
The Fanxipan Express train Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai) - Private service is a Ha Noi–Sa Pa transfer, journey time about 8 hours. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from 150 USD one way. Departures at 21:30.
Departure times
Ha Noi → Sa Pa
Sa Pa → Ha Noi
Price shown: 4-berth Private Cabin (max 4 pax)
Departure time: 21:35 from Tran Quy Cap Train station in Hanoi
Arrival time: 05:30 AM at Lao Cai station
Modern, comfortable cabins
Clean, safe and cosy
Snacks, drinks, and refreshing wipes are always ready to serve.
Enthusiastic and helpful staff
Cabin types
Consisting of 4 coaches, Fansipan Express Train offers 2 types of cabin:
Deluxe 4-berth cabin.
VIP cabin 2 berths (it is set up from cabin 4 berths - folding 2 upper berths)
VIP cabin/ cabin 2 berths must be bought as a whole. A single person who travels in a VIP cabin must buy both tickets.

Pick-up & drop-off
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street, (seeGoogle Maps) for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.
Train departs for Lao Cai Train Station.
Arrives at Lao Cai Train Station.
Note: The distance between Lao Cai Train Station and Sapa Town is about 40 km. You will need onward transport from Lao Cai up to Sapa.
Good to know
The train has its own waiting room in the station to serve its customers.
There is one restroom on every coach and only opens when the train runs.
Fansipan Express offers slippers, snacks or biscuits, mineral water, and large luggage storage for free.
Fansipan Express Train received many positive reviews from customers thanks to its attentive staff, professional service, and well-equipped facilities at affordable prices.
Prices & surcharges
Ticket price does not include meals on the train but includes snacks and drinks
Surcharge: 10% additional on Christmas, New Year, and Vietnam Holiday
Children price: Free of charge for children under 3-year-old sharing parent‘s existing berths
Cancellation policy
More than 30 days before departure: USD 5 per person handling fee
10–30 days before departure: 30% of the total price
48 hours to 10 days before departure: 50% of the total price
Within 48 hours of departure: 100% of the total price
More options on this route
Transfer Options:
- 2-berth Cabin (max 2 pax) - Private CabinUSD 150
- 4-berth cabin (Max 4 pax) - private cabinUSD 150
