Facts about the bus from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai
Cheapest Bus
$9
Fastest Bus
3h 45m
Earliest Bus
12:00 AM
Latest Bus
11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes
604
Distance
188 kilometers
Bus Companies
Daiichi Travel, Dichung, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, HK Sapa Open Tour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, King Express Bus, Luxury Van Limousine, Phuc Lam Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Techbus VN JSC, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus
Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai Destination Reviews
MH
Michaela H
We were picked up at the airport by a small bus (despite a small delay on our part caused by long queues at the airport), which drove us to the coach in 5 minutes. It was extremely comfortable, clean and new. There was enough water at every seat and you could also get new water for free on the bus, as well as use the clean toilet. There was also WiFi, which worked perfectly. I can only recommend the trip on the SaoViet bus, even if as a 1.85m European you can't lie down very well.
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Wir wurden am Flughafen von einem kleinen Bus abgeholt (trotz einer kleinen Verspätung von uns,verursacht durch lange Schlangen am Flughafen), welcher uns in 5min zum Reisebus fuhr. Dieser war äußert komfortabel, sauber und neu. Wasser gab es an jedem Platz genug und man konnte im Bus auch kostenlos neues holen, sowie die saubere Toilette benutzen. Außerdem gab es WLAN, welches ausgezeichnet funktioniert hat. Ich kann die Reise mit dem Bus von SaoViet nur empfehlen, auch wenn man als 1.85m Europäer nicht gerade gut liegen kann.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Feb 14, 2024
BB
Ben B
The bus was clean , comfortable and on time. staff is very helpful.
Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 28, 2023
Taking a bus to get from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai is about 3h 45m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Noi Bai Airport and Lao Cai may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai by Bus?
The ticket price from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
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