Sapa trains Hanoi

Sapa trains Hanoi run nightly, departing from Ha Noi Train Station B (behind 120 Le Duan Street).

The following trains from Ha Noi to Lao Cai (SP1, SP3, SP7) and from Lao Cai to Ha Noi (SP2, SP4, SP8) daily.

The daytime train sets offer only soft seats & hard seats, whereas Travelers enjoy A/C soft-sleepers, and four-berth cabins on the night trains

urgent contact: +84912476515, +84398999629-Zalo, +84347872789-WhatsApp

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Train fare and schedule 2023 – 2024

Hanoi to Lao Cai, SP3 (22:00/05:55)
Lao Cai to Hanoi, SP4 (21:30/05:25)

Tourist train carriage Class of ticket Price in USD
one-way ticket/person
Ticket included
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Livitrans Express Deluxe cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
34 – Livitrans bed set up
– Bottle of water
– Biscuits/or snack
– Tissue
Chapa Express Suite cabin 2-berth 84 – Welcome drink
– Bottle of water
– Amenities kit
– Noise-cancelling earmuffs
– Snacks, cookies or fresh fruit
– Beer & soft drink, serving wine at cabin
Vip cabin 2 berth
(2 upper berths fold no use, one private cabin for 2)
80
Deluxe ticket
one private cabin for 4, or sharing cabin
36 – Welcome drink
– Bottle of water, amenities kit
– Snacks or cookies or fresh fruit
Superior ticket
one private cabin for 4, or sharing cabin
31
Vic Sapa Train Vip cabin 2-berth 68 – High quality cabin, clean bedding
– Bottle of water
– Coffe/tea
– Colds towels
– Toothbrush and slippers
Vip cabin 1,
(2 upper berth folded no use, private cabin of 2 tickets)
68
Luxury cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
34
Deluxe cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
33 – High quality cabin, clean bedding
– Bottle of water
– Coffe/tea- Colds towels
Violette Express Vip cabin 1,
(2 upper berth folded no use, private cabin of 2 tickets)
68 – Violette bed set up
– Bottle of water
– Biscuit/snack
– Tissue
Deluxe cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
30
Superior cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
29
Laman Express Vip cabin 2-berth 80 – Laman bed set up
– Welcome set
– Hanoi beer, coke
– Bottle of water
– Sweet pastry
*towelette, water, coffee/tea, vinamilk (for kids) are free-flow on request
Deluxe cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
39
Sapaly Express Vip cabin 1,
(2 upper berth folded no use, private cabin of 2 tickets)
67 – Sapaly bed set up
– Welcome set
– Bottle of water
– Biscuits
– Toothbrush and slippers
Deluxe cabin
one private cabin of 4 tickets
33
Note:

To book the train tickets, we will need the information of the passenger:

  • Full name
  • Passport number
  • Date/month/year of birth (applicable with some tourist train companies, not for all, please check by case)
  • Fansipan Express apply the child’s ticket price: 10% off the adult rate if under 10-year-olds, lower than 1m32; free of charge for child/infant under 3-year-olds that will share parent’s bed

Sleeper berth size: 1m83 x 62 cm

There is no shower on the Vietnam Train

Sapa Tourist Carriages

>Fansipan Express Carriage (attached to SP1/2)view image
The brand new Fansipan Express train has just been introduced to operate routing Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi with 4 fully decorated carriages with high standard soft sleepers with air conditioning wooden cabins. Each berth is equipped with reading lights, baggage storage, flower, mineral water, and napkin.

 

>New Livitrans Carriage (attached to SP1/2) – view image
To serve tourist requirements, the Livitrans train is also part of a regular train with 2 carriages in SP1 and SP2 which offers A/ C, soft-sleepers, and clean four-berth cabins.

 

>Chapa Express Carriage (attached to SP3/4) – view image
A new tourist carriage train for your trip Hanoi-Laocai-Hanoi in the same branch of 4 stars hotel in Sapa: U Sapa Hotel. This first-class carriage of 7 luxury wooden 4-berth sharing cabins with A/C. Two upper bunks can be foldable, cabin looks like a VIP 2-berth cabin, a good choice for clients’ preferred privacy. Nice decorated cabin with soft pillows, fresh blankets, graceful curtains, and friendly care of Chapa Express’s staff from the beginning to the end of your overnight train journey.

 

 

>Vic Sapa Train (attached to SP3/4) – view image
Vic Sapa Train is the newest and most luxurious train for Hanoi Lao Cai Hanoi, for going to Sapa and back. The last destination is Lao Cai, you will need to catch a shuttle bus or a private car for 45 minutes driving to Sapa town. Vic Sapa Train offers an inspirational experience onboard as well the time to enjoy the beauty of evocative destinations.

 

>Sapaly Express Carriage (attached to SP3/4) – view image
A new generation of tourist carriages runs Hanoi-Laocai-Hanoi, each carriage is designed only for 6 spacious cabins instead of 7 cabins as usual. Decorated with natural wooden furniture, soft pillows, fresh blankets, graceful curtains, and state-of-the-art facilities, cabins are bound to bestow on passengers a nice stay with deep sleep. Sapaly VIP 2-berth cabins are designed solely for couples who desire to have their own privacy.

 

 

>More on transfer Lao Cai station – Sapa 
The Ha Noi – Lao Cai train stops at Lao Cai Station, some 40 kilometers from Sapa, and stops at Sapa’s main Post Office (Buu Dien). Each way costs about US$4,– per person.

The tourist bus back to Lao Cai leaves from outside Sapa’s church, but it usually will pick you up at your hotel – inquire with the hotel staff for getting a bus ticket back to Lao Cai Station.

The arrival time of Hanoi-Laocai-Hanoi might be changed due to railway system’s maintenance.

 

>More on transfer from Hanoi city center to Sapa town by Seat Bus o Sleeper Bus
If you prefer to experience by bus transfer from Hanoi directly to Sapa, this is a good choice, 5.5 hour driving from Hanoi city center to Sapa town

Daily departure, a bunch of buses you can consider, it is more cheap and safe

There are many bus companies: Sapa Express bus, Interbus Lines bus, Fanxipan Express bus…

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