The information was given by Tran Son Binh, deputy director of the Lao Cai Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Lao Cai Station
Sapa has seen a sharp rise in the number of tourists, according to Binh. The figure is expected to continue growing into the winter.
Trains are seen as the safest way of transport to Lao Cai.
The SP3 train service departs Hanoi Station for Lao Cai Station every Monday, Thursday and Friday. While train service SP4 leaves Lao Cai for Hanoi every Wednesday and Sunday. The ticket for these trains is VND330-350,000 per person.
From October 13, the SP3 service will be operated every day, departing Hanoi Station at 10 pm and arriving at Lao Cai Station at 5:55 am the next day. From October 14, train service SP 4 will also run daily, leaving Lao Cai at 9:30 pm and arriving in Hanoi at 5:25 am the next day.
Train services SP1/SP2 are also being maintained on the route. SP1 leaves Hanoi for Lao Cai every Friday and SP2 departs Lao Cai for Hanoi every Sunday.
Bus services from Lao Cai Station to Sapa Town are also provided at VND55,000 each way.
The Hanoi Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has continued offering discounts for passengers on this route. People who buy tickets 5-9 days before the departure time will enjoy a five percent discount. Discounts of 40 percent are available on bookings 10-19 days in advance.
People who buy Hanoi to Lao Cai return tickets will enjoy a discount of 10 percent.