How to travel from Lao Cai to Hội An, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Hội An is around 922km (573 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Hội An 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 Hội AnLao 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 Danang (DAD).

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,356,850($58)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Hoan Kiem then Hue - Sinh Tourist Office and then to Hoi An - Sinh Tourist Office.

  • Duration22hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫748,610($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Da Nang.

  • Duration24h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,146,305($49)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Drive

Drive to Hội An.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Distance1,073km (667 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Hội An

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Hội An by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫748,610 ($32) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,356,850 ($58).

The distance between Lao Cai and Hội An is around 922km (573 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 843km (524 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Lao Cai and Hội An by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Hội An is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx ₫1,356,850 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Hội An, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫748,610 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lao Cai and Hội An. It typically takes around 24h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lao Cai to Hội An. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Ha Noi and Da Nang. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 24h 45m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Lao Cai and Hội An. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 24h 45m, 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 Hội An. It typically takes around 22hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Hội An. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Hoan Kiem and Hue - Sinh Tourist Office. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22hrs.

Sao Viet, The Sinh Tourist, Trang An Limousine and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Hội An. Buses run twice daily and take around 22hrs 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 Hội An. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Danang (DAD). instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Hội An is Da Nang International Airport (DAD) (DAD) which is approximately 23km (15 miles) from Hội An. Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) and Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) (HUI) 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 Hội An. The distance is around 1,073km (667 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Hội An is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around ₫1,356,850 ($58).

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Transport options from Lao Cai to Hội An
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
6h 50m
₫1,356,850($58)
hourly922km (573 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane9h 30m
₫1,731,155($74)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 40m
₫2,222,430($95)
twice daily1,072km (666 miles)
Train, Bus and Plane11h 20m
₫1,567,400($67)
5 times a week987km (613 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
22hrs
₫748,610($32)
twice daily1,087km (676 miles)
Bus via Hanoi Airport23h 45m
₫1,099,520($47)
once daily1,094km (680 miles)
Train
24h 45m
₫1,146,305($49)
5 times a week1,117km (694 miles)
Drive
13h 60m
₫2,924,250($125)
on demand1,073km (667 miles)

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Airports near Hội An

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

DAD
Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
International Airport
Distance
23km (15 miles) from Hội An
VCL
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Hội An
HUI
Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hội An