Chapa Express is a high-class train brand on the SP3, 4 train that transports tourists on the western route from Hanoi to Lao Cai and vice versa. Chapa Express is not a bad choice if you like Sapa but do not know how to travel to this beautiful city. Here is some information you should know about the Chapa Express Train

The Chapa train is one of the two most beautiful trains going to Sapa today. The ship has a modern, beautiful, and luxurious wooden-paneled interior that is very suitable for foreign guests, tourists, and honeymooners. Although the Chapa Express train has higher fares than some other trains, it is worth it for its quality.

Train Schedule

Hanoi – Lao Cai route:

– Train name: SP3

– Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: Hanoi station

– Pick up/Drop off point in Lao Cai: 318 Khanh Yen, Lao Cai, 30 meters from Lao Cai station

– Departure time: 22:00 every Thursday and Friday

– Arrival time: 6:20

– Time to travel: 8 hours

Lao Cai – Hanoi route:

– Train name: SP4

– Pick up/Drop off point in Lao Cai: 318 Khanh Yen, Lao Cai, 30 meters from Lao Cai station

– Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: Hanoi station

– Departure time: 21:40 every Sunday

– Arrival time: 5:20

Service On Board

Chapa Express is a cruise ship brand invested in by Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, the interior is newly built with 7 luxurious wooden-paneled cabins, and the design in each cabin is very delicate and fully equipped according to 4-star standards. The toilet is designed separately at the end of the stone-paneled car, which is very clean and convenient.

Chapa Express train has 2 VIP cars with 7 spacious compartments (can fold 2 beds on the wall of 2-bed compartments). 2 Deluxe class carriages each have 7 compartments with 4 soft beds fully equipped, creating a cozy look, convenient for you to travel with the whole family or a group of friends.

Chapa designed two types of 2-bed and 4-bed cabins, couples who like privacy can buy a whole VIP 2-bed cabin, just like renting a hotel room.

Especially, Chapa sets up a waiting room for his train passengers at the restaurant in Lao Cai Station, creating convenience for customers, where the service staff will guide and complete the boarding procedures for you.

All services on board are served according to 4-star standards including guides (English, Vietnamese). Drinking water, towels, toothbrushes, slippers, wifi, bedding, and bedding are changed 100% after each training run.

All services on board are served according to 4-star standards including guides (English, Vietnamese). Drinking water, towels, toothbrushes, slippers, wifi, bedding, and bedding are changed 100% after each train run.

Utility services

• Luxurious blankets, sheets, pillows, and curtains, 100% new after each journey
• Special: All 2nd bunk beds have folding beds
• Automatic tuning music
• The bathroom is spacious, with its own spacious and clean wash basin
• Attentive reception staff, taking care of customers throughout the journey
• Bottle of hot and cold water, free service

Free service list

• 01 bottle of pure mineral water 500ml
• 01 cream + toothbrush
• 01 Multi-function hair comb
• 01 Wet wipes
• 01 pair of room slippers

Pros Of Chapa Express Train

Safety

Trains in general as well as Chapa in particular are extremely safe because trains run on their own roads, not being collided with other means of transport. Therefore, if you want the safety of your trip, you should choose the train to Sapa. In the past few decades, there have been almost no accidents related to the railway going to Sapa.

Spacious and comfortable space

In each cabin of the Chapa train, there are 4 soft beds with a bed size of 80x190cm, quite wide, rolling, and crawling on comfortable beds, which you cannot do when traveling by car. This spacious space is suitable for families with young children.

Clean sheets and pillows

The bed sheets and pillows in the car are treated cleanly to bring comfort to train passengers.