Sapa Trains | Trains Hanoi to Sapa

At the present time, there are 14 different private train carriages on the night run to Lao Cai, and these carriages provide comfortable, air conditioned, sleeping berths and clean Western lavatories.
Each different carriage provides different facilities, but most travelers opt for a berth in a shared, 4-berth, wood panel compartment at the current rate of $38. to $43. (return tickets also available).
In addition, a 2-berth VIP cabin @ $90. is available on the Sapaly Express, and a Deluxe 2-berth cabin @ $85. is available on the Fansipan Express, Children under the age of 5 will not be charged when sharing their parent's berth. At the present time, Fansipan Express is offering 25% off for children aged 5 through 12.

The Hanoi - Lao Cai train stops at valley of Lao Cai, just 35 km from Sapa; about 50 minutes by shuttle buses or private car. The buses stops at Sapa's main post office, leaving you with some minutes walk into town center. It can also drop you at your hotel, depending upon the location of the hotel. Ticket price for connecting buses Lao Cai Station - Sapa is Vietnam Dong (VND) 30,000/person/way (about US$2/way).

The tourist bus back to Lao Cai leaves from outside Sapa's church, but usually it can pick you up at your hotel. You can ask the staff at your hotels for getting a bus ticket back to Lao Cai Railway Station.