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A red train on a bridge over a hilly landscape with fields and houses. 1
A room with a bed, a table, a lamp, and curtains. 2
A cozy train compartment with two single beds, red curtains, a table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall. 3
A narrow train compartment with two bunks, a table with bottles, and a ceiling light. 4
A group of people sitting closely together in a confined space, possibly a train compartment, with a table in the center holding various items. 5
By DaNang Smile Tour
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp614.890 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Travel on one of Vietnam's most historic railway routes
    • Experience authentic overnight train travel alongside local passengers
    • Relax in a reserved soft bed during your journey through Northern Vietnam
    • Enjoy changing views of towns, countryside, rivers, and rural communities
    • Arrive in Lao Cai, the gateway to Sapa and its famous mountain scenery

Activity location

    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 29 Khánh Yên, Lào Cai, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Lao Cai Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Lào Cai, Lào Cai, Vietnam

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Hanoi – Lao Cai High-quality Sleeper Bus

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h

Travel in a high-quality sleeper bus with comfortable beds, complimentary drinking water, blankets, pillows, and an onboard toilet. Enjoy a direct journey from Hanoi to Sapa without transferring in Lao Cai.

Price details
Rp614.890 x 2 AdultsRp1.229.780
Total
Price is Rp1.229.780
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Ha Noi-Lao Cai Night Train

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m
Price details
Rp669.145 x 2 AdultsRp1.338.290
Total
Price is Rp1.338.290
Until Tue, 10 Nov

Lao Cai-Ha Noi Train

  • Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes7h 30m
    7h 30m

This is a train from Lao Cai to Hanoi during the day

Price details
Rp669.145 x 2 AdultsRp1.338.290
Total
Price is Rp1.338.290
Until Tue, 10 Nov
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    One-way train ticket between Hanoi and Lao Cai
  • Inclusions
    Reserved soft bed
  • Inclusions
    Railway station service fee
  • Inclusions
    Booking and ticket issuance service
  • Inclusions
    Customer support before departure
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Transport between Lao Cai Railway Station and Sapa Town
  • Exclusions
    Food and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Travel insurance
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Step aboard one of Vietnam's most iconic railway journeys and travel through the heart of Northern Vietnam by overnight train.

    Departing from Hanoi Railway Station, this experience offers more than transport—it provides a glimpse into everyday life beyond the tourist route. Settle into your reserved soft bed and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Vietnam's railway network as the train heads north towards Lao Cai.

    Throughout the journey, you'll pass through cities, villages, agricultural landscapes, and river valleys while sharing the experience with local travellers. The rhythm of the train, the changing scenery, and the nostalgic charm of rail travel create a memorable part of any Vietnam adventure.

    Unlike modern highways, the railway offers a slower and more immersive way to discover the country. It's an ideal choice for independent travellers, photographers, rail enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a more authentic travel experience.

    Arrive in Lao Cai the following morning, perfectly positioned to continue your journey to Sapa, where mountain landscapes, terraced rice fields, and ethnic minority villages await.

    Whether you're beginning a trekking adventure, exploring Northern Vietnam independently, or simply looking for a unique way to travel, this historic railway journey offers a memorable connection between Hanoi and the mountains

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Hà Nội, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 29 Khánh Yên, Lào Cai, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Lao Cai Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Lào Cai, Lào Cai, Vietnam
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 P. Trần Quý Cáp, Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Việt Nam | Meeting point: Hanoi Railway Station. Customers should proceed directly to the railway station and present their train ticket before departure. Detailed ticket information and boarding instructions will be provided after booking. Please arrive at least 45 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
    • Văn Miếu - Quốc Tử Giám, Hà Nội, Vietnam
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 7 Đ. Phạm Văn Đồng, Phú Diễn, Hà Nội 100000, Việt Nam
    • Phú Diễn, Hà Nội, Vietnam