Hanoi from/to Sapa Sleeper Train by VicSapa Train
What to expect
The journey between Hanoi and Lao Cai (Sapa) operates on Vietnam's national railway — a heritage rail network that runs through mountainous terrain. While our cabins are designed for comfort, please be aware that the ride characteristics are determined by the rail infrastructure itself, not the train operator.
Enjoy a comfortable, point-to-point journey with modern amenities provided by Vicsapa Train.
- Stations: Hanoi: Hanoi Railway Station. Map link Lao Cai (Sapa): Lao Cai Railway Station. Map link Note: Lao Cai station is the last stop on the route, located about 33 km from Sapa
Cabin options and onboard perks: Shared or private cabins with air-conditioning, comfortable beds, and power outlets Complimentary snacks and drinks provided during the journey
Transfer to Sapa:
- After your arrival at Lao Cai station, the train staff will guide you to the shuttle bus
- Shuttle bus (16-seat minivan - Ford Transit): approximately 70 minutes
What to expect:
- Noise: The train can be quite loud throughout the journey, including the sound of wheels on tracks, occasional banging from underneath the carriage, and ambient noise from other passengers in nearby cabins.
- Vibration & Bumpiness: The track conditions cause noticeable shaking and swaying. This is normal and not a sign of mechanical issues.
- Sleep Quality: Light sleepers may find it difficult to sleep through the night. Most passengers describe the experience as "an adventure" rather than a restful sleep.
- Cabin-sharing rules: Cabin sharing with strangers (mixed-gender)
Tips for a Better Experience
🎧 Bring earplugs and an eye mask — these make a significant difference 💊 Consider motion sickness tablets if you are sensitive to movement 📱 Download entertainment in advance (WiFi may not be reliable) 👕 Wear comfortable, loose clothing for sleeping 💧 Bring a small bottle of water and any personal toiletries you need 🔋 Charge your devices before boarding — power outlets may not work in all cabins
Good to know
Confirmation
- You'll get confirmation within 24 hours. If you don't receive a confirmation email, reach out to our customer support.
Pass eligibility
- This activity has no age limit
- Children aged 5 years or younger and under 112 cm in height may share a bed with their father or mother without requiring a ticket (maximum 1 child per cabin).
- Children over 5 years of age and at least 112 cm in height must purchase an adult ticket.
Additional information
- Staff is available for guests requiring disability assistance
- We highly recommend purchasing your Vietnam rail ticket at least 3 days in advance to secure your booking
- This is a shared transfer, so the trip duration is approximate and subject to change due to factors like weather conditions
- The images and videos displayed on Klook are for reference only. While the operator may occasionally provide services with different visuals, the quality remains unchanged
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Reviews
booking process is easy. book and pay on website, get ur railway ticket on the day over the counter then that’s it. the sleeping coach is clean, bed is comfortable. it’s a special and unique sleeping train experience. However… I couldn’t sleep over the night… the railroad track is old… when it started to depart… there were some metal hitting sounds like just underneath ur coach which is very loud and disturbing… and the journey is actually quite shaky and bumpy. if u r a light sleeper, it wouldn’t be a ideal way to go to Sapa.
great value of money! comfy travel
it was a great experience compared to sleeper bus. we will definitely ride the sleeper train again.
Nice and clean cabin and comfortable to sleep in. Friendly train staff throughout.
it was a good experience train ride passing by train street
The experience was great because the tour guide was very responsible, and we had a lot of fun with Eric leading the way. Very good service.
It seems like I made a good choice, as I was able to have a great experience.
good experience!! clean cabin
Great experience with Vicsapa train
This is the absolute worst, truly terrible. They said they'd change us to a small cabin for two, so we went to the last car of the train, but then suddenly they said it wasn't there and led us somewhere else. It was truly awful, with no explanation whatsoever. And then, when they offered morning coffee and I said okay, they asked for 50,000 VND. If it was paid, I wouldn't have had it. 50,000 VND for a packet of instant coffee? Absolutely the worst.
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