King Express train Hanoi to Sapa
The King Express train Hanoi to Sapa is a Ha Noi–Sa Pa transfer, journey time about 8 hours. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from 29 USD one way. Departures at 22:00, Any Time.
Departure times
Ha Noi → Sa Pa
Sa Pa → Ha Noi
Price shown: Deluxe 4-berth tickets in Shared cabin
Children under 4 sharing a berth with a parent travel free
Elegant carved-wood interior and cosy cabins at a competitive price
About King Express train
King Express train has 26 berths with deluxe and VIP cabins, accompanied by the hospitality of King express train staff. All berths are wooden-paneled, air-conditioned with individual reading lights, baggage storage. Commuters are served with a drink in the morning upon arrival to Lao Cai or Hanoi.
Ticket types
Deluxe 4-berth tickets (4 berths in a cabin): Max 4 passengers
Deluxe 2-berth tickets (2 berths with folded upper berth): Max 2 passengers
VIP 2-berth cabin (2 berth cabin): Max 2 passengers
For the 4-berth cabin, you can book either shared tickets or a whole cabin (private option). For example, you can book a private cabin of 4 berths for your group of 1, 2, or 3 people for enjoying the privacy that no others will share your cabin.



Pick-up & drop-off
Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station (22:00 – 06:20)
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street, (Google Maps) for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.
Depart for Lao Cai Train Station
Arrive 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.
Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (21:40 – 05:30)
Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street, (Google Maps) for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.
Depart for Hanoi Train Station
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station
Good to know
You must exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket at the station before boarding, so please arrive at the station 1 hour before departure
Your voucher is valid only for the date and time booked
Cancellation policy
More than 15 days before arrival: refundable minus a 10% handling fee
5–15 days before departure: 50% refund
Within 5 days of departure: No refund
No-show: No refund
Transfer Options:
- Private cabin - Deluxe 4-berth cabinUSD 128
- Private cabin - Deluxe 2-berth cabinUSD 145
- Private cabin - VIP 2-berth cabinUSD 96
- Shared Cabin - Deluxe berth cabinUSD 33
