How to travel Sapa by train
Sapa is an interesting and ideal tourist destination that
attracts many domestic and foreign tourists. Traveling to Sapa
by train is a great option that provides memorable experience.
In the article below, we will summarize some experiences
traveling to Sapa by train so that you can prepare for your
upcoming trip.
1. Why should you travel to Sapa by train?
To get to Sapa, there are many means of transport for you to
choose. So why should you choose to travel to Sapa by train?
Train is a means of transportation that can be said to be
absolutely safe for tourists throughout the journey. The journey
to Sapa has quite rugged terrain, going through high mountains
in the Northwest or winding, narrow roads. This will be less
scary when you just sit in the train carriages, enjoying the
beautiful mountain landscape that the train passes through. The
train will move at a fairly slow speed, so you will be less
susceptible to motion sickness and more comfortable throughout
the journey.
The train carriages are also fully equipped with toilets, making
it more convenient and not having to depend on stops when
traveling by car. In addition, a benefit that cannot be ignored
is that the cost of traveling by train is quite cheap with Sapa
train ticket prices starting from only 600,000 VND (aprox 25 USD)
for a very comfortable 4-bed cabin.
2. How to get to Sapa by train?
Currently, there are no trains traveling directly to Sapa.
Therefore, you need to book a train ticket to Lao Cai Station,
about 35km from Sapa. After arriving at the station, you can
catch a bus or rent a motorbike to travel to Sapa town!
Besides, when choosing a train to Lao Cai (Sapa), you can choose
a train of Vietnam Railways. Train tickets from Hanoi station to
Lao Cai station are quite cheap, from only 600,000 VND for a
4-seat sleeper car with air conditioning. As for deluxe sleeper
tickets from tourist train companies, the ticket price will be
higher, about 700,000 VND to 1,400,000 VND.
In addition, to book train tickets to Lao Cai station,
passengers can buy train tickets online right on the banking
application. This form helps you get train tickets in your hand
quickly, without much effort and saves time.
3. How long does it take to travel to Sapa by train?
Travel time by train from Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station will
take about 7 - 8 hours. Normally the train will depart at night
from 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm and arrive around 4:00 am - 7:00 am.
Depending on weather conditions at each time, it may arrive
earlier or later than expected. Then from Lao Cai to Sapa it
takes about 30 minutes - 1 hour by car or motorbike. So the
total time to travel to Sapa by train takes about 8 to 9 hours.
4. Experience traveling to Sapa by train that few people know
4.1. Choose the train to Lao Cai Station, Sapa at 9:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m
Currently, the Hanoi - Lao Cai train operates both during the
day and at night, but the daytime trips are mainly trains
transporting goods and materials, which usually move slowly and
stop at many sub-stations. In the evening there will be a
departure at 10pm from Tran Quy Cap station - Hanoi to Lao Cai
station. So a piece of advice for you about the experience of
taking the train to Sapa is to choose the trip at 9:00 p.m. -
10:00 p.m. that is speciealized in serving domestic and foreign
tourists.
4.2. Book train tickets to Sapa 1-2 months in advance
If you choose to travel to Sapa by train in national holidays
such Labour day May 1 or national day September 2, it will be
very crowded at these times, so there will be a sell-out.
Therefore, you should book train tickets early, maybe 1-2 months
in advance.
In addition, booking tickets early can help you have time to
prepare for the trip and can also hunt for cheap tickets. If you
are traveling in a large group, booking tickets early will help
you choose the seat you want.
4.3. Carefully check the information before receiving it
Whether buying tickets directly or online, checking ticket
information should not be skipped. For tickets purchased
directly at the station, you need to carefully check whether the
information on the ticket is correct for the trip you choose or
not. As for online ticket booking, you need to confirm the
ticket information before making payment. Checking the
information helps you limit risks such as booking the wrong
train ticket, wrong date or wrong time, resulting in the
situation of having to refund the ticket.
4.4. Light luggage when traveling to Sapa by train
To get to Sapa your luggage should also be light and compact for
easy travel. However, the weather conditions in Sapa are often
cold at night, so you should also have warm clothes to ensure
your health. In addition, the travel process is quite long, from
night to morning, so you should bring a small bag containing
necessary personal items for convenience.
4.5. Dining on the train to Sapa
On trains, ready-made foods such as instant noodles and porridge
are often served. However, food on the train is often quite
expensive compared to outside and may not suit your taste. So,
you can also bring some snacks or snacks with you. In addition,
the train will also pass through a number of stations, and you
can also buy food at the station stops.
4.6. How to get from Lao Cai train station to Sapa town
The distance from Lao Cai station to Sapa town center is about
35km, it will take 1 hour to travel. You can use vehicles such
as taxis, motorbikes or buses to get to town.
- Taxi price from 350,000 VND/car
- Passenger buses range from 50,000 - 60,000 VND/passenger
- Shuttle buses: 10,000 VND/person
4.7. You should choose a sleeper when traveling to Sapa by
train
To fully enjoy your trip to Sapa, you need to have good health
and a comfortable spirit. The movement process is also one of
the reasons that affect this, the choice of form or sitting
position is also a very important factor.
Although the soft seat ticket has a quite reasonable price, the
long travel distance will not be convenient for your good
night's sleep. The legs will not be able to straighten.
Therefore we recommend that you buy a bed ticket for comfort.
Although the price is higher than soft seat tickets, in return
you will be fully equipped with amenities, comfortably rest and
sleep deeply to prepare your health for the upcoming days of fun
in Sapa. In addition, sleeper tickets often sell out early, so
you should book tickets early to ensure your trip is as complete
as possible.
Above is a detailed guide to traveling to Sapa by train that we
want to provide for you. Hopefully through this article you can
prepare carefully for your trip to enjoy the most comfortable
and fun vacation, if you want to book
Sapa train tickets
please do not hesitate to contact us.
