Train SP4 runs daily from Lao Cai (Sapa) to Hanoi, leaving at 21:50 and arriving at 05:40 the next day. It calls at 8 stations.
SP4 timetable and stops
| Station | Arrives | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| Lao Cai (Sapa) | – | 21:50 |
| Pho Lu | 22:43 | 22:46 |
| Bao Ha | 23:23 | 23:26 |
| Yen Bai | 01:19+1 | 01:27+1 |
| Phuc Yen | 04:13+1 | 04:16+1 |
| Yen Vien | 04:59+1 | 05:02+1 |
| Hanoi (Gia Lam) | 05:14+1 | 05:17+1 |
| Hanoi | 05:40+1 | – |
Scheduled times, not live tracking. +1 means the next day and +2 the day after.
Connections along the way
| Change at | You arrive | Next train | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanoi (Gia Lam) | 05:14 | HP1 at 06:23 to Hai Phong | 1h 9m |
| Hanoi | 05:40 | SE7 at 06:00 to Saigon | 20m |
These trains leave from the same station, between 15 minutes and 2 hours after Train SP4 arrives.
Tickets for SP4
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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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