Sapaly Express train is considered as one of the best trains from Hanoi to Sapa and vice versa with two deluxe carriages. Well equipped cabins and beautiful designation make sure you a good train ride.

- Departure from Hanoi at 120 Le Duan Street, Hanoi Train Station at 22:00pm and arrive Laocai at 06:00am
- Departure from Laocai at 29 Khanh Yen Street, Laocai Train Station at 21:30pm and arrive Hanoi at 05:30am

Choosing an overnight train to travel from Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa) is the best way to get a smooth journey and save more time. Sapaly Express Train is the beautiful luxury train cabin that offer a comfortable point-to-point trips along with its modern amenities. Even if you go your your partner or group, you can choose a suitable shared or private cabins. They equipped with an air-conditioning system, beds, power outlets, and complimentary snacks and drinks, ensure for all you to have memorable trip to Sapa.

Once you reached Lao Cai station ( about 33km from Sapa), you may need to take a transfer to Sapa. It takes about 50 minute drive away by private car 5/7/16/29 seats or 70 minute by shuttle bus ( minivan - ford transit 16 seats ).

Highlights

  • Choosing Luxury train cabins features with Deluxe 4 berths cabins and VIP 2 Berths cabins that equipped with modern amenities from air-conditioner, cozy light system, clean toilets, cold to hot towels, reading light and electrical charging point 
  • Relaxing with its clean toilets and elegant washing room with newly paneled-porcelain designation, cozy atmosphere and creative decoration inspired by Sapa’s landscapes and culture surely make tourists feel satisfied.
  • Receiving complimentary items such as fruits, confectionery, drinks, and newspapers for free
  • Supporting from an attentive service team on board to ensure a smooth journey to Sapa.

SPECIAL NOTE:

* Price is shown in US dollar.
* Price of Deluxe cabin is per one bed per one person, 4 passengers share one deluxe cabin
* Price of VIP cabin & Suite cabin is per one cabin, 1-2 passenger share one VIP - Suite cabin.
* Free of charge for children under 5-year-old sharing parent‘s existing berths
* Restroom is not in cabin and only open when the train run
Cabin Spacious: 2m wide x 2m long= 4m2
Bed dimension on train: 70cm x 180cm

Luggage Note:

* The total weight of baggage item(s) must not exceed 20kgs 44lb, dimension should not exceed 80cm x 50cm x 40cm (0.16 m3) and one medium-sized piece per one passenger. Your luggage is put in your cabin under your bed or at the aisle between 2 bottom beds. Refuse to transport for oversized luggage because there is not goods carriage on train.

Surcharge : 10%

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