Vietnam Trains

Travelling between Hanoi and Sapa by train is comfortable, safe and scenic. Take the SP7 overnight train from Hanoi at 22:40 and wake up in Lao Cai at 06:25, or ride the SP8 daytime train back to Hanoi, leaving Lao Cai at 12:05 and arriving at 19:40 with views of the Red River valley all the way.

Choose a Deluxe 4-berth cabin from $36 per person or a private VIP 2-berth cabin for two. Clean bedding, air-conditioning and drinking water are included, and all prices include VAT. Compare the trains below and book your cabin online, or ask our Hanoi team for a free itinerary. Prefer the road? See our Vietnam sleeper buses.

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Sapa to Hanoi Train SP8: Full Schedule, Cabin Prices & Booking Guide

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Sapa to Hanoi Train SP8: Full Schedule, Cabin Prices & Booking Guide

Vietnam Trains Lao Cai - Hanoi 6-8 hours

9.6Excellent

- 20 reviews

The Sapa to Hanoi train SP8 is the most relaxed way to end your trip to northern Vietnam. Departing Lao Cai Station daily at 12:05 PM and arriving in Hanoi at 19:40, this 7.5-hour daytime journey lets you watch the Red River valley and limestone karsts roll by instead of sleeping through them. Below you’ll […]

Sapa to Hanoi

Why book?

✓ Watch the scenery instead of missing it
Depart Lao Cai at 12:05 PM, arrive Hanoi at 19:40 — 7.5
hours of daylight views over the Red River valley and
limestone karsts, no overnight sleep required.
✓ Private cabin available
The VIP 2-berth cabin gives you a lockable door and
uninterrupted window views — ideal for couples who want
privacy on the ride back.
✓ From $36/person — transparent pricing, VAT included
No hidden fees at checkout. VIP cabin available from
$142/cabin (2 passengers) for full privacy.
✓ Trusted by travellers
Rated 9.6/5 from 20 reviews, running the Sapa–Hanoi
route daily with 20 cabins available per departure.
✓ Perfectly timed for arrival
Land in Hanoi at 19:40, just in time for a bowl of bun
cha or pho within walking distance of the station.

From:

USD $36 /pax

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SP7 Train Hanoi to Sapa: Schedule, Cabins & Prices

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SP7 Train Hanoi to Sapa: Schedule, Cabins & Prices

Vietnam Trains Hanoi-Lao Cai Overnight Transfers

Excellent

- reviews

SP7 Overnight Train — Hanoi to Sapa The SP7 overnight train is one of the most popular ways to travel from Hanoi to Sapa without wasting a full day on the road. Departing nightly at 22:40 from Hanoi Station (Vietnam Railways) (Ga Hà Nội) and arriving in Lao Cai at 06:25, the journey turns an […]

Hanoi – Sapa

Why book?

✓ Sleep through the journey — arrive refreshed
Departs Hanoi at 22:40, arrives Lao Cai at 06:25.
You save a full day of travel time and a night of
accommodation — the smartest way to reach Sapa.
✓ Private cabin available
The VIP 2-berth cabin gives you a lockable door,
two wide berths and full privacy — a genuine bedroom
on rails, not just a seat that reclines.
✓ From $36/person — transparent pricing, VAT included
No hidden fees at checkout. VIP cabin available from
$142/cabin (2 passengers) for full privacy.
✓ Trusted by travellers
Rated 9.6/5 from 30 reviews, operating the Hanoi–Sapa
route since 2018.
✓ Everything included
Soft-sleeper beds, clean linens, reading light, power
socket, air conditioning, mineral water, cold towel and
a light snack — all included in the price.

From:

USD $36 /pax

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