THE SHORT VERSION
Lao Cai to Hai Phong at a glance.
- From
- Lao Cai Lào Cai
- To
- Hai Phong Hải Phòng
- Road distance
- About 385 km
- Straight line
- 332 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hai Phong to Lao Cai →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Lao Cai
Lao Cai is the provincial city on the Chinese border, the terminus of the railway from Hanoi and the gateway to Sapa. Frequent buses and minibuses link it with Sapa and Hanoi.
- Lao Cai Bus Station · Bến xe Lào Cai
Regional and long-distance buses, including services to Sapa and Hanoi.
Arriving in Hai Phong
Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.
- Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations · Bến xe Niệm Nghĩa, Lạc Long, Cầu Rào, Vĩnh Niệm
Different terminals for Hanoi, Quang Ninh and southern provinces.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Combined bus-and-boat tickets to Cat Ba often connect through Hai Phong. Confirm whether the boat is included.
KEEP GOING
From Hai Phong, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Hai Phong
More buses from Lao Cai
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Lao Cai from Hai Phong by road?+
About 385 km by road (332 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Lao Cai to Hai Phong take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Lao Cai?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Lao Cai include Lao Cai Bus Station, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Hai Phong to Lao Cai?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hai Phong to Lao Cai guide.
Where does the bus from Lao Cai arrive in Hai Phong?+
It depends on the operator. In Hai Phong, services use Niem Nghia, Lac Long, Cau Rao and Vinh Niem stations. Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hai Phong?+
Check your terminal. Hai Phong's stations are spread around the city.
What kind of bus runs from Lao Cai to Hai Phong?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Lao Cai to Hai Phong bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Hai Phong by bus?+
Direct buses from Hai Phong include Ha Long, Hanoi, Noi Bai Airport (HAN), Ninh Binh, Tam Coc and more. See all connections on our Hai Phong bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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