Night trains and sleeper trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai

14 trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai run overnight or offer sleeper berths, leaving between 21:45 and 22:40. The lowest fare is 475,000 VND on SP7 (departs 22:40).

Night train summary

Cheapest night train475,000 VND SP7 · departs 22:40 · Sleeper 4-Berth Book

Shortest overnight journey7h 35mSP15 · departs 21:45

Departure times21:45–22:4014 trains

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Train	Departs	Arrives	Duration	Fare classes (per adult)
SP7 Cheapest Sleeper Vietnam Railways	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth475,000 VNDBook
SP3 Sleeper Fanxipan Express	22:00	05:50+1 day	7h 50m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,000,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper Family Express Train	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,000,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper King Sapa Train	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,000,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper Fanxipan Express	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,000,000 VNDBook
SP3 Sleeper Damitrans Express	22:00	05:50+1 day	7h 50m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP3 Sleeper Charmy Express	22:00	05:50+1 day	7h 50m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP3 Sleeper Sapaly Express	22:00	05:50+1 day	7h 50m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper Charmy Express	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper Damitrans Express	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP7 Sleeper New Livitrans Express	22:40	06:27+1 day	7h 47m	Deluxe 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,100,000 VNDBook
SP15 Sleeper Chapa Express	21:45	05:20+1 day	7h 35m	Deluxe 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,200,000 VNDBook
SP3 Sleeper Laman Express	22:00	05:50+1 day	7h 50m	Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,200,000 VNDBook
SP15 Sleeper Tonkin Heritage Express	21:45	05:20+1 day	7h 35m	Indigo 4-Berth (Shared cabin)1,800,000 VNDBook

Timetable sampled on 3 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 03:13. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

Choosing a night train

A sleeper berth costs more than a seat, but you travel while you sleep and save a night in a hotel.
Lower berths and cheaper classes sell out first on busy dates, so book early.
Check the arrival time: some night trains arrive very early in the morning.

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More night trains in Vietnam

Da Nang → Hanoi18 night trains · from 551,000 VND

Dong Hoi → Hanoi16 night trains · from 409,000 VND

Hanoi → Da Nang18 night trains · from 600,000 VND

Hanoi → Dong Hoi16 night trains · from 458,000 VND

Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh4 night trains · from 1,141,000 VND

Hanoi → Hue19 night trains · from 522,000 VND

Hanoi → Nha Trang2 night trains · from 1,025,000 VND

Hanoi → Ninh Binh1 night train · from 173,000 VND

Frequently asked questions

Which night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai is the cheapest?

The lowest fare we have is 475,000 VND on SP7, departing at 22:40 (Sleeper 4-Berth). Fares change by date, so pick your date above to see the fares for that day.

What time do night trains from Hanoi to Lao Cai leave?

They leave between 21:45 and 22:40: 21:45, 21:45, 22:00, 22:00, 22:00, 22:00, 22:00, 22:40, 22:40, 22:40, 22:40, 22:40, 22:40, 22:40.

How long does the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai take?

The journey takes about 7h 35m on the quickest service and 7h 50m on the slowest.

Is there a sleeper berth on the train from Hanoi to Lao Cai?

Yes. Sleeper classes available: Sleeper 4-Berth, Sleeper 4-Berth (Shared cabin), Deluxe 4-Berth (Shared cabin), Indigo 4-Berth (Shared cabin).

How do I book?

Choose your travel date on this page, click Check availability & book, and complete the booking online.