Orient Express train Sapa to Hanoi - Shared service
The Orient Express train Sapa to Hanoi - Shared service is a Sa Pa–Ha Noi transfer, journey time about 8 hours. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from $34 one way. Departures at 20:45.
Departure times
Sa Pa → Ha Noi
Ha Noi → Sa Pa
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Price shown: One berth in a shared Deluxe 4-berth cabin (Children under 4 sharing a berth with a parent travel free)
Elegant carved-wood interior
Comfortable, cosy cabins at a competitive price
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What to expect
Enjoy a comfortable overnight journey with stunning decoration with high use of carved wood.



Pick-up & drop-off
Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (20:50 – 04:30)
Arrive at Peterchef Restaurant (No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street - see Google Maps), meet Orient Express train staff for check-in. Your e-ticket is exchanged for a paper ticket here.
Depart for Hanoi Train Station.
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station.
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).
Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station (21:35 – 05:30)
Arrive at Hanoi Train Station No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street, (see 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.
Good to know
You need to convert your e-ticket into a paper-based ticket at the train station before getting on the train
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
