How to travel from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai, Vietnam
The distance between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai is around 1,491km (927 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lao Cai → Châu Đốc if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Can Tho then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai.
- Duration10h 25m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and then to Lao Cai.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,058,670($88)
Multiple bus operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Lao Cai.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost₫1,614,185($69)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai by taxi, plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around ₫1,614,185 ($69) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,140,740 ($175).
The distance between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai is around 1,491km (927 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,293km (804 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Châu Đốc and Lao Cai by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 45m and will set you back approx ₫4,140,740 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around ₫1,614,185 ($69) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rachgia (VKG) then fly from Rachgia (VKG) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai. instead which will take 8h 45m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Châu Đốc and Lao Cai. It typically takes around 1 day 22h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hang Bai and Noi Bai Airport T1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 22h.
Phuong Trang, Hoang Long, Mai Linh Express and Sao Viet run regular bus services between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 22h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rachgia (VKG) then fly from Rachgia (VKG) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai. instead which will take 8h 45m.
The closest major airport to Lao Cai is Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Lao Cai. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) and Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Châu Đốc and Lao Cai. The distance is around 1,798km (1,118 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 1h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Châu Đốc to Lao Cai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around ₫4,140,740 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Châu Đốc and Lao Cai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 3 similar | 10h 25m | ₫1,614,185($69) | every 4 hours | 1,667km (1,036 miles) |
| Bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, plane | 13h 40m | ₫1,777,945($76) | every 2 hours | 1,663km (1,034 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 8h 45m | ₫4,140,740($175) | every 30 mins | 1,636km (1,016 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 11h 35m | ₫7,907,170($340) | once daily | 1,491km (927 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 22h | ₫2,058,670($88) | twice daily | 2,253km (1,400 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 23h | ₫1,614,185($69) | every 20 mins | 2,262km (1,406 miles) |
| Taxi, Bus and Train | 2 days | ₫3,088,010($130) | 4 times a week | 2,281km (1,417 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 1h | ₫4,889,345($210) | on demand | 1,798km (1,118 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Châu Đốc and Lao Cai
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Vietravel Airlines
Cambodia Angkor Air
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Bus companies
Sao Viet
Phuong Trang
Hoang Long
Mai Linh Express
Ferry operators
Blue Cruiser
Mandarin Cruises
Mekong Eyes
Airports near Lao Cai
The following major airports near Lao Cai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
- Distance
- 149km (93 miles) from Lao Cai
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 217km (135 miles) from Lao Cai
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
- Distance
- 304km (189 miles) from Lao Cai