The cheapest and fastest coaches from Hanoi to Lai Châu
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h
Buses per day
16
Distance
288 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Hanoi to Lai Châu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hanoi to Lai Châu will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
Of the 16 buses that leave Hanoi for Lai Châu every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 288 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Thế Anh
Phúc An
Hà Trang (Lai Châu)
Ngân Hà
Thế Anh
Phúc An
Ngân Hà
Ngân Hà
Phúc An
Ngân HàTravel Information
Compare coach and flight for Hanoi to Lai Châu
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hanoi to Lai Châu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 288 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$13 Average Price Cheapest | $128 Average Price |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Hanoi to Lai Châu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Hanoi to Lai Châu coaches for today, Friday, 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ngân Hà | 11:50 pm Hanoi | 7h00 | 6:50 am Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 21 March | |||||
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 4:00 am Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:40 am Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Phúc An | 4:30 am Hanoi | 7h00 | 11:30 am Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Ngân Hà | 5:00 am Hanoi | 7h00 | 12:00 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Thế Anh | 5:30 am Hanoi | 7h40 | 1:10 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Hà Trang (Lai Châu) | 12:45 pm Hanoi | 10h30 | 11:15 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Thế Anh | 2:00 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 9:40 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Phúc An | 2:30 pm Hanoi | 7h00 | 9:30 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 2:40 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:20 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Thế Anh | 2:50 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:30 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Ngân Hà | 3:00 pm Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:00 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Thế Anh | 3:15 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 10:55 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Phúc An | 3:20 pm Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:20 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Thế Anh | 3:30 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:10 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Phúc An | 3:30 pm Hanoi | 7h00 | 10:30 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
Minh Anh Lai Châu | 4:10 pm Hanoi | 7h40 | 11:50 pm Lai Châu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Hanoi to Lai Châu
Buses from Hanoi to Lai Châu run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 22:50. The fastest coach covers the 288 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 288 km |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 07:00 |
Last bus 22:50 |
Bus providers: Ngân Hà from Hanoi to Lai ChâuYou can travel by bus between Hanoi to Lai Châu with Ngân Hà for as low as $13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Hanoi to Lai Châu coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hanoi to Lai Châu by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lai Châu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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