How to travel from Lao Cai to Phan Rang, Vietnam

The distance between Lao Cai and Phan Rang is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lao Cai to Phan Rang 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.

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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR) then take a taxi to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,737,100($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then Ninh Binh and then to Ninh Thuan.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,801,340($77)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Thap Cham.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,193,095($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm.

  • Duration21h 45m
  • Distance1,655km (1,028 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lao Cai and Phan Rang

There are several options for getting from Lao Cai to Phan Rang by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,193,095 ($51) and will take around 1 day 10h. 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 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,737,100 ($115).

The distance between Lao Cai and Phan Rang is around 1,414km (879 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,303km (810 miles)

It takes around 7h 20m to get from Lao Cai and Phan Rang by bus, plane and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lao Cai to Phan Rang is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₫2,737,100 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Lao Cai and Phan Rang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,193,095 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lao Cai and Phan Rang. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR) then take a taxi to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm. instead which will take 7h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lao Cai and Phan Rang. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lao Cai to Phan Rang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Ninh Thuan. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Hoang Long run regular bus services between Lao Cai and Phan Rang. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h 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 Phan Rang. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR) then take a taxi to Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm. instead which will take 7h 20m.

The closest major airport to Phan Rang is Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR) (CXR) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Phan Rang. Lien Khuong Airport (DLI) (DLI) and Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV) (BMV) 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 Phan Rang. The distance is around 1,655km (1,028 miles) by road and it will take around 21h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lao Cai to Phan Rang is to take the bus, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ₫2,737,100 ($115).

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Transport options from Lao Cai to Phan Rang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
7h 20m
₫2,737,100($115)
every 30 mins1,414km (879 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and taxi7h 55m
₫3,088,010($130)
every 30 mins1,454km (904 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train10h 40m
₫3,368,735($145)
every 4 hours1,470km (913 miles)
Train, Bus, Plane and Taxi11h 50m
₫3,181,585($135)
5 times a week1,483km (921 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
₫1,801,340($77)
once daily1,675km (1,041 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 10h
₫1,193,095($51)
twice daily1,718km (1,068 miles)
Drive
21h 45m
₫4,515,040($195)
on demand1,655km (1,028 miles)

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Airports near Phan Rang

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

CXR
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Phan Rang
DLI
Lien Khuong Airport (DLI)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Phan Rang
BMV
Buon Ma Thout Airport (BMV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Phan Rang