How to travel from Lao Cai to Haiphong, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Haiphong is around 385km (239 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Haiphong by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out HaiphongLao 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 Haiphong (HPH).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,409,580($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Gia Lam and then to Hai Phong.

  • Duration9h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫350,910($15)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Ha Long Bai Chay Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ₫514,670($22)
Operated by

Phuc Xuyen

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Haiphong.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance390km (242 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Haiphong

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Haiphong by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₫350,910 ($15) and will take around 9h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,076,125 ($46).

The distance between Lao Cai and Haiphong is around 385km (239 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 9h 40m to get from Lao Cai and Haiphong by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Haiphong is to drive which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₫1,076,125 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Haiphong, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₫350,910 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lao Cai and Haiphong. It typically takes around 9h 40m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lao Cai to Haiphong. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gia Lam. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 40m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Lao Cai and Haiphong. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 9h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Haiphong. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Haiphong. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sapa Notre Dame Cathedral, SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office and Ha Long Bai Chay Bus Station. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.

Phuc Xuyen run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Haiphong. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 20m 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 Haiphong. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Haiphong (HPH). instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Haiphong is Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) (HPH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Haiphong. Van Don International Airport (VDO) (VDO) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) 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 Haiphong. The distance is around 390km (242 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Haiphong is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around ₫350,910 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lao Cai and Haiphong

Transport options from Lao Cai to Haiphong
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane
7h 15m
₫2,409,580($105)
every 30 mins1,451km (902 miles)
Train
9h 40m
₫350,910($15)
5 times a week385km (239 miles)
Bus
11h 20m
₫514,670($22)
4 times a day536km (333 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
₫1,076,125($46)
on demand390km (242 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Haiphong

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

HPH
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Haiphong
VDO
Van Don International Airport (VDO)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Haiphong
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Haiphong