Referring to Sapa, visitors will immediately think of the image of a majestic Ham Rong mountain with rich vegetation or a poetic Silver Waterfall with waterfalls that splash white foam day and night like flowers. But Sa Pa also has an equally famous place, loved by both domestic and foreign tourists, which is “Cat Cat village”.
Located among thousands of clouds and mountain winds, Cat Cat is an ideal tourist destination for tourists who want to learn and explore the rich cultural life of ethnic minorities in the Northwest.
You can consider traveling to this beautiful place by train for its convenience. One of the most high-quality carriages serving passengers on the western railway from Hanoi to Lao Cai is the Livitrans train.
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Something about Livitrans Train
Fare:
With 10 years of operation, Livitrans Express has always been the trust of all customers and partners. Because constantly improving service to satisfy customers is the path to the success of Livitrans.
The whole train car is covered with artificial wood imported from Korea with fire resistance, curtains, night lights are European style. In order to reduce noise, Livitrans Express Train carriages are equipped with anti-vibration and noise equipment. The Livitrans Express train is considered the most luxurious in the North.
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Ticket price for bed on the 1st and 2nd floor: 21 USD / one-way ticket
Note:
- The above price is for 1 person, including tax and service charge.
- 10% VAT.
- The ticket price does not include food on board.
- Free drinking water, and cold towels.
- Free ticket delivery upon customer request.
- Train time and train price may change according to the actual situation.
Train schedule
Hanoi – Lao Cai route:
- Departure time: 21:35
- Arrival time: 06:00
- Time to transport: 8.5 hours
- Pick up/ Drop off point in Hanoi: Hanoi station – 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
- Pick up/ Drop off point in Lao Cai: Group 26A, Lao Cai
Lao Cai – Hanoi route:
- Departure time: 20:55
- Arrival time: 04:30
- Time to transport: 8.5 hours
- Pick up/ Drop off point in Lao Cai: Group 26A, Lao Cai
- Pick up/ Drop off point in Hanoi: Hanoi station – 120 Le Duan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi.
Service on board
Livitrans Express train is organized with many types of carriages, with the following standards to serve you:
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VIP Cabin – 2 beds:
Livitrans Express train consists of 6 compartments, an area of over 4m2 / compartment with 2 beds designed with natural wood, equipped with 5-star standard blankets, pillows and cushions.
4-bed cabin:
Livitrans Express train includes 7-carriage, area 3.6m2/cabin with 4 soft beds. Equipment, interior as well as service style on Livitrans Express train are all 5-star standard.
Service includes:
* Tickets for Livitrans train with 4 air-conditioned beds with wood paneling.
* Free ticket delivery upon customer request.
* Service staff throughout the journey.
* Small Bar serving drinks and snacks.
* Free hot and cold water supply.
Free service: 01 bottle of mineral water, 01 drinking cup, 01 toothbrush, toothpaste, 01 hairbrush, 01 slippers.
In addition, passengers traveling by Livitrans Express train are served free drinks, cold towels, confectionery, newspapers (VIP cabin).
The Livitrans train was formerly one of the largest, most luxurious, and most luxurious train lines, occupying a separate train to Sapa. Currently, due to the change in demand, Livitrans Express’s service and number of carriages have decreased.
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The service on the train is modest, only includes: drinking water, cold towel and the cheapest price in the train to Sapa
Livitrans Express train car includes 7 private cabins, each cabin is 3.6m2 wide, including 4 seats, 2 seats on the 1st floor and 2 seats on the 2nd floor, bed size 80x190cm, 10cm thick mattress, clean blankets and pillows. In addition, there are 2 clean toilets at the 2 ends of the carriage.
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Utilities in the cabin include reading lights, air conditioning, and clean and beautiful wood-clad interiors. In addition, there are drinking water and cold towels for guests.
Pros and cons of Livitrans Train
Pros of Livitrans Train
Safety
Since trains only travel on their own roads and do not collide with other vehicles, trains in general and Livitrans in particular are quite safe. Therefore, you should take the train to Sapa if you want to travel safely. There have hardly ever been any accidents involving the railway leading to Sapa in recent years.
Spacious and comfortable space
There are four soft beds with a bed size of 80x190cm in each compartment of the Livitrans train. Rolling around on a nice bed is something you cannot do when commuting by automobile. Families with young children will benefit from this room’s size.
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Cheap price
Livitrans Train fares are the cheapest among trains to Sapa, while other shipping lines have an average price of 25 USD / ticket, especially some higher quality carriers cost up to 100 USD to 124 USD / ticket, the price of Livitrans Express only 21 USD /ticket. Although the ticket price is cheaper, the room quality is quite good, on par, not worse.
Cons of Livitrans Train
Few departures
The Livitrans Express train has very few departures, running for 2 periods each night at 21:35 and 22:00
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 Livitrans Express train is no exception. To get to Sapa, guests must take a bus, coach or taxi from Lao Cai station to Sapa with a distance of more than 30km, time about 1 hour.
Above is some information about the Livitrans Train, we hope it will help you to choose the best transportation to go to Sapa. Wish you have a best trip! Don’t forget to contact us with this link to get the best tour from Hanoi to Sapa!
Livitrans Express Train FAQS
What is the phone number of Livitrans Express Train?
In case of any information changes or problems, please contact WhatsApp: +84886766031.
How much does the average Livitrans Express train fare?
Currently, the ticket price for Fansipan Express Train ranges from 21 USD
On which routes does the Livitrans Express train operate?
The routes ofLivitrans Express Train include: going to Sapa – Lao Cai from Hanoi
What time does the Livitrans depart in Hanoi?
The Livitrans departs at 21:35 in Hanoi station
What time does the Livitrans depart in Sapa?
The Livitrans departs at 20:55 in Hanoi station
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