Luxury Train from Hanoi to Sapa

To meet the increasing needs of tourists, train operators have upgraded the trains with full amenities such as air-conditioner, clean bathroom, and comfortable beds. Whenever you hear about Sapaly Express or Livitrans Epxress, they are not actual trains but just like cars attached to the same train operated by national railways.

Generally, this type of train is divided into three types of cabins: 4-berth cabin, 6-berth cabin and soft-seat cabin. Tourist trains also run VIP cabin where the upper berths are removed, allowing for more space and privacy for just 2 people. The price per person in a 4-berth room normally ranges from $35 to $45 and 6-berth cabin is between $20-$25. A return ticket can also be bought right from Hanoi. Children less than five years old will not be charged any ticket fee and will share beds with their parents. However, prices can be higher during peak tourism seasons, hence limited numbers of tickets are distributed to travel agents and tour operators. Early bookings are advised for independent travellers to ensure the availability.

Operational Schedule

From Hanoi

From Lao Cai

Each ride takes approximately eight to nine hours per way. There are also two morning trains that depart at 6:10 and 8:20 and arrive in the afternoon at 15:40 and 17:05 though it is not recommended that you take these trains as they make many stops along the way. 

Lao Cai station is about 38 kilometers from Sapa, which takes about one hour going by bus or by car. The bus cost from Lao Cai – Sapa is $3 and ticket is available for purchase at the train station gate. Normally the bus stop is right in front of Sapa church, but tourists can also ask the bus driver to drop them off at their booked hotel.

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