How to travel from Lao Cai to Củ Chi, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Củ Chi is around 1,455km (904 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Củ Chi by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Củ ChiLao Cai if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN).

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,128,855($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport and then to Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,479,765($105)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Di An.

  • Duration1 day 16h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,918,310($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Củ Chi.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Distance1,794km (1,115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Củ Chi

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Củ Chi by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,918,310 ($82) and will take around 1 day 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,128,855 ($90).

The distance between Lao Cai and Củ Chi is around 1,455km (904 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,279km (795 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Lao Cai and Củ Chi by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 1h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Củ Chi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx ₫2,128,855 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Củ Chi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,918,310 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lao Cai and Củ Chi. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 7h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Củ Chi. It typically takes around 1 day 15h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Củ Chi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Hang Bai, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 15h.

Sao Viet, Hoang Long, Mai Linh Express, Trang An Limousine and Phuong Trang run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Củ Chi. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 15h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lao Cai to Củ Chi. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN). instead which will take 7h 10m.

The closest major airport to Củ Chi is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Củ Chi. Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) and Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) 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 Lao Cai and Củ Chi. The distance is around 1,794km (1,115 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 Lao Cai to Củ Chi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around ₫2,128,855 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lao Cai and Củ Chi

Transport options from Lao Cai to Củ Chi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
7h 10m
₫2,128,855($90)
every 30 mins1,455km (904 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane11h 35m
₫2,222,430($95)
5 times a week1,547km (961 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 15h
₫2,479,765($105)
twice daily2,075km (1,289 miles)
Bus via Hanoi Airport1 day 19h
₫2,573,340($110)
once daily2,120km (1,317 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 16h
₫1,918,310($82)
twice daily2,050km (1,274 miles)
Drive
1 day 1h
₫4,889,345($210)
on demand1,794km (1,115 miles)

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Airports near Củ Chi

The following major airports near Củ Chi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

SGN
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Củ Chi
VCA
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
International Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Củ Chi
VKG
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
192km (119 miles) from Củ Chi