Train SP8 runs daily from Lao Cai (Sapa) to Hanoi, leaving at 12:05 and arriving at 19:30. It calls at 8 stations and covers 290 km.
SP8 timetable and stops
| Station | Arrives | Departs | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lao Cai (Sapa) | – | 12:05 | 0 |
| Pho Lu | 12:58 | 13:01 | 28 |
| Bao Ha | 13:38 | 13:41 | 52 |
| Yen Bai | 15:34 | 15:39 | 134 |
| Phu Tho | 16:52 | 16:55 | 189 |
| Phuc Yen | 18:13 | 18:16 | 250 |
| Hanoi (Gia Lam) | 19:04 | 19:07 | 285 |
| Hanoi | 19:30 | – | 290 |
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 | 19:30 | SE19 at 19:45 to Da Nang | 15m |
These trains leave from the same station, between 15 minutes and 2 hours after Train SP8 arrives.
Tickets for SP8
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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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