Sa Pa, a little, tranquil town in the northwest mountains of our nation, is enchanted by nature and has a refreshingly mild climate, which draw tourists in droves.
To have the opportunity to participate in new experiences and save beautiful photos and memories in a paradise with a sea of white clouds, visitors can travel from Hanoi to Lao Cai by train and Fanxipan Express is one of the most advanced fleets specializing in serving tourists traveling from Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi.
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Things to know about Fanxipan Express Train
A. Fare:
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Boasting a good reputation among the many trains operating on the same Hanoi – Lao Cai railway line, the Fanxipan Express train is one of the most popular choices of passengers when traveling to Sapa.
Fansipan Express Bus has two main bus lines:
- The regular sleeper bus Fansipan Express Bus to Sapa is the latest model of 2018 Hyundai Thaco 34 beds imported from Korea, currently the car with the largest bed size compared to other bus operators on the route. The bed system is fully upholstered, spacious and smooth. The car is fully equipped with modern facilities such as drinking water, cold towels, air conditioning, television, wifi, USB charging port in each seat, standard toilet on the car and a tour guide fluent in Vietnamese & English to serve visitors.
- Especially, the VIP single-cabin 20-bed independent super VIP is one of the first two firms to put into operation on the Hanoi-Sapa route, the interior of the car is luxuriously designed, sophisticated and completely different. compared to other models currently on the market. Each passenger is arranged on a separate bed compartment, with a curtain to separate the aisle and adjacent bed, creating privacy for passengers.
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Ticket type: 4 soft sleeper cabin (Luxury cruise ship)
B. Ticket price
- One-way ticket price: 850.000 VND per ticket
- Round-trip ticket price: 1.700.000 per ticket
Note:
- The above price is for 1 person, including tax and service charge.
- 10% VAT.
- Ticket price does not include food on board.
- Free drinking water, cold towels.
- Free ticket delivery upon customer request.
- Children under 5 years old are free. From 5 to 12 years old, the ticket price is 75%.
- Train time and train price may change according to actual situation.
C. Train schedule
Hanoi – Lao Cai route:
+ Train SP1: Hanoi – Lao Cai departs at 21:35 and arrives in Lao Cai at 05:30
+ Train SP2: Lao Cai – Hanoi departs at 20:55 and arrives in Hanoi at 04:30
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: Tran Quy Cap station
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: Lao Cai station
>> Departure time: 21:10
>> Arrival time: 05:30
Time to travel: 8 hours 30 minutes
Service on board
Fanxipan train consists of 2 carriages with a capacity of 56 beds, not only providing a normal 4-bed cabin but also a 2-bed VIP cabin for couples or friends who prefer private space. All cabins are clad in natural wood with air conditioning and basic in-room equipment such as individual reading lights, curtains, art paintings, and power sockets showing an elegant style.
Customers taking the Fanxipan train can also use free drinking water, cold towels, cakes, and toothbrush sets. The presence of large windows allows passengers to be immersed in enjoying the landscape outside. Clean toilets and hand wash basins are located at the end of the wagon. There is also a mini-bar on each wagon, where snacks, drinks, and hot instant noodles can be served.
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Due to the reduction from chassis 44 to 20 beds, the size of the bed is larger (there are two lanes instead of three like normal cars, 1.8m long and 0.9m wide, the mattress bed is on a flat surface to help overcome the situation). back and neck fatigue for passengers); Pillows and mattresses are made of the standard feather material of a 5-star hotel, so passengers will experience a feeling of extreme relaxation.
Additionally, there are numerous contemporary amenities in each compartment to keep passengers occupied during the journey, including a 17-inch LCD screen, a 500GB hard drive with HD content, premium headphones, a phone charging outlet, a reading lamp, and a high-speed wifi network.
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If you choose to travel from Hanoi to Sapa by King Express train, many great service will be provided for you:
- Air conditioner
- USB charging port, reading light
- Drinking water, cold towel, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste), slippers
- Free in room 1 cake box, 1 beer can, 1 can soft drink, tea or coffee
Pros and cons of Fanxipan Express Train
Pros of Fanxipan Express’
Comfortable
Train is brand-new, spotless, and opulent. At the location, vehicles facilitate pick-up and drop-off. You are properly taken care of, and there is a space for you to charge your own phone, especially in VIP cars.
Luxury
The luxury and coziness of Fanxipan Express also come when you join the mini bar of each train, where you can entertain and buy snacks. In addition, if you do not want to leave the room, you can ring the bell, and the service staff will come to the place to serve you.
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Cons of Fanxipan Express
Very crowded
You should make your reservation roughly 3 to 4 days in advance because the train is quite crowed and tickets are frequently sold out.
The train only goes to Lao Cai station, not directly to Sapa
Since the railway currently only runs to Lao Cai, there is no direct train to Sapa and the Fanxipan Express train is no exception. To get to Sapa, guests must take a bus, coach or taxi from Lao Cai station to Sapa a distance of more than 30km, time about 1 hour.
Fanxipan Express train is one of the quality trains to Sapa, the train is safe, has many utilities such as cold water, air conditioning, extremely spacious bed, very suitable for groups with children, the elderly, wood-paneled furniture, good soundproofing to help guests sleep well.
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ALL ABOUT FANXIPAN EXPRESS TRAIN FAQs:
- What is the phone number of the Fansipan Express Bus?
>> In case of any information changes or problems, please contact us +WhatsApp: +84886766031 Or here (7 am-23 pm).
- How much does the average Fansipan Express train fare fluctuate?
>> Currently, the ticket price for Fansipan Express Bus ranges from 10 USD – 26 USD
- On which routes does the Fansipan Express train operate?
>> The routes of the Fansipan Express Train include: going to Sapa – Lao Cai from Hanoi
- How long does it take to travel from Hanoi to Sapa by train?
>> It usually takes 8 hours to travel from Hanoi to Sapa by train.
- Where to buy cheap fare?
>> You can buy fare directly at Hanoi Station or online through the Website of the General Administration of Railways of Vietnam.
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- 1 day experience
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