Train from Hanoi to Sapa

Getting to Sapa by Train 

Best way to head for Sapa is taking night train from Hanoi center. Sapa has no railway station. The nearest train station is Lao Cai which is 38 km (24 miles) away from Sapa.

Train schedule from Hanoi to Sapa (Lao Cai Train Station)

Fansipan Express Train

Fanxipan Train carriages, en route Hanoi- Laocai reflect the charm of colonial traveling style in northern Vietnam. They offer an inspirational experience onboard as well the time to enjoy the beauty of evocative destinations.

Train Schedule

Train Route	Train number	Departure time	Arrival time
Hanoi - Lao Cai	SP1	21:10	05:15
Lao Cai - Hanoi	SP2	20:05	04:30

Ticket grade	Deluxe two berth	Four berth
Cost	128	58

Green Express Train

Green Express Train ( Green Train) is a part connected to the tourist train between Hanoi and Lao Cai. The Green Express train is attracted by offering soft sleeper carriages, A/C clean four-berth cabins which create cozy comforts for travelers during their trip. 

Route	Train number	Departure time	Arrival time
Hanoi - Lao Cai	SP3	21:50	06:15
Lao Cai - Hanoi	SP4	20:45	05:15

Ticket grade	Deluxe four berth	Economic berth
Cost	55	48

Hara Express Train

Hara Express Train (or Hara Tour Train) has just been introduced two carriages connected to the SP1 for Sapa dirrection and SP2 for return to Hanoi, the train offers passengers 2 soft sleeper A.C cabins and 4 soft berth cabins and two western toilets at either ends. Each berth is equipped with individual reading lamps, baggage storage and spacious trunk for suite case and hand luggage. A bottle of water and cold napkin are included for travelling by this train.

Cost in US Dollars/ ticket for round trip

Route	Train number	Departure time	Arrival time
Hanoi - Lao Cai	SP1	21:10	05:15
Lao Cai - Hanoi	SP2	20:05	04:30

Cost in US Dollars/ ticket for round trip

Ticket grade	Deluxe two berth	Four berth
Cost	112	55

Some useful phrase about train in Vietnam

• There are four classes of train travel offered in Hanoi - Lao Cai train route: hard-seat, soft-seat, hard-berth, soft-berth. 

• Hard-seat is tolerable for day travel, but it can be even less comfortable than the bus overnight. 

• Hard-berth has three tiers of beds (it means six beds per compartment). The upper berth is cheapest and the lower berth is most expensive. 

• Soft-seat includes vinyl-covered seats, more comfortable than benches of hard-seat, but rather hot if without air-conditioner in the summer. 

• Soft-berth has two tiers of beds (four beds per compartment), the price for each bunks are the same. These compartments have a door...