Train SP3 runs daily from Hanoi to Lao Cai (Sapa), leaving at 22:00 and arriving at 05:50 the next day. It calls at 8 stations.
SP3 timetable and stops
| Station | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | – | 22:00 |
| Hanoi (Gia Lam) | 22:22 | 22:25 |
| Yen Vien | 22:36 | 22:39 |
| Phuc Yen | 23:18 | 23:21 |
| Yen Bai | 01:55+1 | 02:00+1 |
| Bao Ha | 04:03+1 | 04:06+1 |
| Pho Lu | 04:47+1 | 04:50+1 |
| Lao Cai (Sapa) | 05:50+1 | – |
Scheduled times, not live tracking. +1 means the next day and +2 the day after.
Tickets for SP3
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Timetable data collected 29th October 2026. Scheduled times, not live tracking. Times may vary. This website contains affiliate links. Should you click to purchase, it is at no additional cost to you, but we receive a small commission.
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