The distance between Phan Rang and Lao Cai is around 1,414km (879 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Phan Rang to Lao Cai by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lao Cai → Phan Rang if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Cam Ranh (CXR) then fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai.
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Take the bus to Ninh Binh then Hanoi Airport and then to Lao Cai.
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Take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Lao Cai.
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There are several options for getting from Phan Rang to Lao Cai by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,193,095 ($51) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,854,070 ($120).
The distance between Phan Rang and Lao Cai 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 25m to get from Phan Rang and Lao Cai by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Phan Rang to Lao Cai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 25m and will set you back approx ₫2,854,070 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Phan Rang and Lao Cai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,193,095 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Phan Rang and Lao Cai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cam Ranh (CXR) then fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai. instead which will take 7h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Phan Rang and Lao Cai. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Phan Rang to Lao Cai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ninh Thuan, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh and Hanoi Airport. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.
Hoang Long, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Sao Viet run regular bus services between Phan Rang and Lao Cai. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Phan Rang to Lao Cai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Cam Ranh (CXR) then fly from Cam Ranh (CXR) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Lao Cai. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lao Cai is Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Lao Cai. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) and Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Phan Rang and Lao Cai. The distance is around 1,656km (1,029 miles) by road and it will take around 22hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Phan Rang to Lao Cai is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around ₫2,854,070 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi, Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 25m | ₫2,854,070($120) | every 30 mins | 1,414km (879 miles) |
Taxi to Dalat (DLI), plane and bus | 7h 55m | ₫3,088,010($130) | every 30 mins | 1,452km (902 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 10h 30m | ₫3,368,735($145) | 5 times a day | 1,468km (912 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 10h | ₫1,801,340($77) | once daily | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 12h | ₫1,193,095($51) | twice daily | 1,711km (1,063 miles) |
Drive | 22hrs | ₫4,515,040($195) | on demand | 1,656km (1,029 miles) |
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The following major airports near Lao Cai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.