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Sapaly Express Train

4.8·1 reviews·Hanoi Station (120 Le Duan) → Lao Cai Station·7h 55m·Sleeper Train

Overview

Sapaly Express Train is one of the most trusted classic tourist sleeper trains operating on the Hanoi–Lao Cai (Sapa) railway. Designed with European-standard wooden compartments, high ceilings, thick spring mattresses, and warm hospitality, Sapaly Express ensures a quiet, comfortable overnight journey to the mountains.

Cabin Classes & Specifications

Deluxe 4-Berth Ticket

Shared 4-Berth · Per person

Single berth in a European-standard 4-berth wooden cabin, including water, cookies, amenity kit & slippers.

$45/ berth

VIP 2-Berth Private Cabin

Private Cabin · Max 2 pax

Private 2-berth cabin (upper berths folded), including soft drink or beer, water, cookies & amenity kit.

$90/ cabin

Schedule & Boarding Points

DirectionDepartsArrivesDuration
Hanoi to Lao Cai Station [Train SP3]22:00120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi05:55Khanh Yen Street, Pho Moi Ward, Lao Cai City7h 55m
Lao Cai Station to Hanoi [Train SP4]21:30Khanh Yen Street, Pho Moi Ward, Lao Cai City05:35120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi8h 05m

What's included

Included

  • Complimentary bottled water, welcome cookies & cold towel
  • Free soft drink or beer (for VIP 2-Berth Private Cabin guests)
  • Personal amenity kit (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb) & cabin slippers
  • Air conditioning, individual reading lamps & power sockets
  • Dedicated English-speaking carriage attendant

Not Included

  • Lao Cai Station ⇄ Sapa shuttle or private car (available as add-on)
  • Main meals and personal expenses
  • Gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Sapaly VIP 2-Berth Private Cabin configured?

The VIP 2-Berth cabin has the same footprint as a 4-berth compartment, with the two upper berths neatly folded and locked away to create generous headroom and complete privacy for two passengers on the lower berths.

Guest Reviews

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Takahashi Kenji· Japan✓ Verified
· Traveled 2026-09

Clean, punctual, and classic European sleeper atmosphere

Very clean linens, polite attendant, and the shared shuttle bus add-on ($5) dropped us right at our hotel door in Sapa town.

Hanoi ➔ Lao Cai (Sapa)Train SP3 · 22:00 → 05:55
Passengers1 berth
1
Add Transfer / Extra Services
Total Price$45

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$45/ berth