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Fanxipan Express train Sapa (Lao Cai) to Hanoi - Private service

The Fanxipan Express train Sapa (Lao Cai) to Hanoi - Private service is a Sa Pa–Ha Noi transfer, journey time about 8 hours. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from $150 one way. Departures at 20:45.

From $150Round trip $300Duration 8 hoursSeats 40

Departure times

Sa Pa → Ha Noi

20:45

Ha Noi → Sa Pa

21:30

What travelers say

4.9

4.9 out of 5

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4.8 out of 5

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Price shown: 4-berth Private Cabin (max 4 pax)

  • Departure time: around 20:50 from Lao Cai station

  • Arrival time: around 04:30 AM at Tran Quy Cap Train station in Hanoi

  • 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

  1. Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station (No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street) for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.

  2. Train departs for Hanoi Train Station.

  3. Arrives at Hanoi Train Station (No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street).

Note: Lao Cai Train Station is about 40 km from Sapa Town. You will need transport from Sapa down to Lao Cai station before boarding (a shuttle bus or private car).

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 Cabin$150
  • 4-berth cabin (Max 4 pax) - private cabin$150