King Express train Hanoi to Sapa

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PLEASE NOTE: KING EXPRESS train has stopped working. For the alternative, please consider VICSAPA (click), Sapaly Express (click), or Chapa Express Train (click)
Depart at 22:00 | Arrive Lao Cai at 06:05
Stunning decoration with high use of carved wood
Comfortable cozy cabin at a competitive ticket price
For transfer from Sapa to Hanoi please CHECK HERE

About King Express train

King Express train has 26 berths with deluxe and VIP cabins, accompanied by the hospitality of King express train staff. All berths are wooden-paneled, air-conditioned with individual reading lights, baggage storage. Commuters are served with a drink in the morning upon arrival to Lao Cai or Hanoi.

Type of tickets

King Express train offers 3 types of cabins as

Deluxe 4-berth tickets (4 berths in a cabin): Max 4 passengers
Deluxe 2-berth tickets (2 berths with folded upper berth): Max 2 passengers
Vip 2-berth cabin (2 berth cabin): Max 2 passengers

For the 4-berth cabin, you can book either shared tickets or a whole cabin (private option) (E.g. you can book a private cabin of 4 berths for your group of 1, 2, or 3 people for enjoying the privacy that no others will share your cabin)

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Experience the most relaxed transfer between Sapa and Hanoi

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Deluxe cabins provide a cozy atmosphere with four berths in one compartment, relaxing to read or enjoy an intimate conversation

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Feel right at home with complimentary welcome drinks, snacks (biscuits or fresh fruits), and a hot/ cold towel

Pick up and drop off

Hanoi Station to Lao Cai Station (22:00 – 06:20)

21:00: Arrive at Hanoi Train Station (No. 7 Tran Quy Cap street, (see this destination on Google Map) for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point.

22:00: Depart to Lao Cai Train Station.

06:05: Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station.

Note: The distance between Lao Cai Train Station and Sapa Town is about 40km. Some forms of transportation are needed to travel from Lao Cai to Sapa.

Lao Cai Station to Hanoi Station (21:40 – 05:30)

20:40: Arrive at Lao Cai Train Station (No.337 Quảng Trường ga Lào Cai Street, (see this destination on Google Map) for check-in procedure. Your online ticket would be exchanged for a paper ticket at this point.

21:40: Depart to Hanoi Train Station.

05:30: Arrive at Hanoi Train Station.

Reviews

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3.8 out of 4 reviews

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Nicole F (Niedernhausen, Germany)

01 Jan 2020 on TripAdvisor

Probably the most comfortable way from Hanoi to Sa Pa. We booked the VIP version, two bed cabin. It was reasonably clean. We did not see any bugs or vermin. Toilettes were ok. We did get some sleep. The train was very punctual both times. The train took 7.5 hours from Hanoi to La Coi. The employees in the train sell you staff that is actually free. I paid for the tee anyway because these people are very poor and it is very little they charge. When you arrive at La Coi station, there are lots of Minibuses that take you to Sa Pa for small money. This takes about one hour. The drivers already wait in front of the train. It is safe to go with them, no scam.

ashrafazrol (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Nice experience. We book Private Deluxe on from Hanoi to Lao Cai and VIP from Lao Cai to Hanoi. The experience was nice. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. We could store our luggage below the bed. Water bottles provided. We were okay with the rumbling of the train while it is making its way on the track - we slept soundly. The toilet was near and clean. However, on our way back the tea lady asked us to pay 50,000 dong for what is supposed to be a free coffee or tea included in our VIP package. We didn't pay and she relented and gave us our coffee and tea for free. She didn't provide us with towels.

ed l (Singapore, Singapore)

04 Jan 2020 on TripAdvisor

Best way to get to Sapa from Hanoi Booked the cabin with 4 beds. Journey was about 8 hours. Experience was pretty good, and slept quite well. The beds were reasonably clean and comfortable. Free mineral water, snacks, toothpaste and toothbrush were provided. But would suggest to try not to use the toilets if possible. Overall good experience, train timing was punctual. Overnight train a good way to get from Hanoi to Sapa.

BecAndyB (Brisbane, Australia)

23 Jan 2020 on TripAdvisor

Just ok. We travelled in a 4 berth cabin on the King Express From Hanoi to Sapa. The rooms are very small so take as little luggage as possible. We left three bags in our hotel at Hanoi and just took what we needed in one bag on the train to save space. Mattresses are pretty hard and not very wide but we managed to get some sleep. Husband suffered motion sickness - it can get pretty rocky. Trip back to Sapa was better as we knew what to expect. A very basic journey but good if you would prefer to travel overnight.