How to travel from Lao Cai to My Tho, Vietnam
The distance between Lao Cai and My Tho is around 1,499km (931 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lao Cai to My Tho by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out My Tho → Lao Cai if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Taxi
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take a taxi to Mỹ Tho.
- Duration7h 40m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost₫2,971,040($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and then to Ben Tre.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,269,220($95)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Train and Taxi
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Ho Chi Minh City then take a taxi to Mỹ Tho.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,526,550($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and My Tho
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to My Tho by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫2,269,220 ($95) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,971,040 ($125).
The distance between Lao Cai and My Tho is around 1,499km (931 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,350km (839 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Lao Cai and My Tho by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to My Tho is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 40m and will set you back approx ₫2,971,040 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and My Tho, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫2,269,220 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lao Cai and My Tho. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take a taxi to Mỹ Tho. instead which will take 7h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and My Tho. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to My Tho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Hang Bai, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong, Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay and Ben Tre. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
Sao Viet, Hoang Long, Mai Linh Express, Phuong Trang and Trang An Limousine run regular bus services between Lao Cai and My Tho. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 18h 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 My Tho. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) then take a taxi to Mỹ Tho. instead which will take 7h 40m.
The closest major airport to My Tho is Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) (SGN) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from My Tho. 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 My Tho. The distance is around 1,867km (1,160 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to My Tho is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around ₫2,971,040 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lao Cai and My Tho
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 7h 40m | ₫2,971,040($125) | every 30 mins | 1,499km (931 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and taxi | 8h 20m | ₫3,321,950($140) | every 30 mins | 1,618km (1,006 miles) |
| Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 12hrs | ₫3,064,615($130) | 5 times a week | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | ₫2,269,220($95) | twice daily | 2,147km (1,334 miles) |
| Bus via Hanoi Airport | 1 day 21h | ₫2,316,005($100) | once daily | 2,188km (1,360 miles) |
Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 17h | ₫2,526,550($110) | twice daily | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₫5,076,500($215) | on demand | 1,867km (1,160 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lao Cai and My Tho
Bus companies
Sao Viet
Hai Au Bus
Hoang Long
Mai Linh Express
Phuong Trang
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Vietravel Airlines
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near My Tho
The following major airports near My Tho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from My Tho
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from My Tho
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
- Distance
- 142km (88 miles) from My Tho