Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Hanoi
Sapa
Sat, Sep 21
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Tiim Group Van 9pax Any timeVND 5,589k
Grouptour VIP 22 05:50 - 11:00VND 472k
Grouptour Semi Sleeper 06:35 - 12:35VND 252k
Techbus VN JSC VIP 22 08:10 - 14:10VND 450k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP 18 11:00 - 14:30VND 384k
VietNam Travel Bus Sleeper 22 13:00 - 20:00VND 858k
Sao Viet Sleeper 15:30 - 22:15VND 341k
Sao Viet VIP Cabin 17:01 - 22:26VND 440k
Vietnam Luxury Travel VIP Cabin 20 18:30 - 00:30VND 488k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP 20 21:00 - 02:00VND 480k
Sapa Ethnic Travel VIP 22 23:50 - 04:50VND 429k

Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$8
Fastest Bus4h 30m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Eco Sapa Limousine, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Sapa Bus, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Ha Son Hai Van, HK Sapa Open Tour, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapa Group Bus, Techbus VN JSC, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tien Dat Trans, To Vietnam Travel, Viet Nam Travel Bus, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus

Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

AB
The lady at the office was very helpful. The bus was comfy and my trip was smooth and pleasant.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, Luxury Van Limousine (Luxury Van Limousine), Sep 8, 2024
L
The bus is super comfortable. We are from Uruguay (bigger than people from Vietnam) and we have enough space for each of us (a woman and a man) The staff was very friendly and pleasant. They changed our seat so we could travel next to my partner. I would definitely recommend this bus! A week ago we did a sleeper bus tour with another company which was less comfortable and we could barely fit in the seats. I highly recommend this company!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Sep 6, 2024
CA
It was really comfy, but I couldn't sleep, still 9/10
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Sep 6, 2024
AK
The Sao Viet bus was very clean and on time. The cabin was comfortable, you can lower the curtain on the window, adjust the air flow. Very comfortable travel conditions.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 24, Daiichi Travel (Daiichi Travel), Sep 5, 2024
NP
All perfect,trip with a single bed,I slept a little bit also during the journey,two stop,one where you can have food and toilet and the other just for the toilet.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 40, Tien Dat Trans, Aug 30, 2024
GM
FOR YOUR OWN BENEFIT, DON’T EVER TRAVEL WITH THIS COMPANY. Apparently Sapa Ethnic Express is the only agency that can make the Sapa-Ha Long trip, and maybe that’s the reason why they treated us like dogs. The problem started when we arrived at the pickup point. There was a man sitting inside the location who didn’t ask us anything. He just told us to wait there. Then a woman came who seemed rushed and nervous. She rudely told us that the bus in front of us was ours. When we got on the bus, a staff member started hitting my backpack. I thought he was trying to tell me something, but when I asked what he wanted, he shouted at me rudely, indicating that I had to go to the back of the bus, where the spaces were very cramped, even though there were more spacious beds in front that we were not allowed to use. The space on the bus was ridiculously narrow, and I barely fit. The staff shouted at the other foreign passengers as if we were animals. The bus stopped about five times to load and unload packages in the middle of nowhere, and with each stop, they turned on the lights, waking us up every time. During the 7-hour journey, we only made one stop to rest and use the bathroom, and they didn’t even inform anyone that we had stopped. After 7 hours, they stopped, woke us up by hitting us, and rudely kicked us out of the bus, making us get into a van that would take us to Ha Long. People were asking what was happening, and they looked at us with contempt, shouting at us as if we were supposed to know that we had to change vehicles. The man in the van was no more polite than the bus staff. He put all the girls' luggage inside the van but made the guys load their own luggage. Finally, we arrived in Ha Long, exhausted from not being able to sleep all night. A total disaster. I wouldn't recommend it to my worst enemy.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 28, Sapa Express, Aug 24, 2024
DR
Bus was comfortable and the operator really helpfull
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Aug 24, 2024
H
The ride was very comfortable. I am 185 cm and could lie in bus comfortable. There were blankets, charger for mobile and a very smooth ride by driver. Best bus ride I had so far!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 32 Sleeper, Luxury Van Limousine (Luxury Van Limousine), Aug 23, 2024
JY
i booked 830pm and 12go put us at 930pm make us wait 1hour
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Aug 13, 2024
AB
The bus is very hot with poor aircon and vehicle maintenance.we found a half empty bottle n our designated area meaning it was not cleaned after the passengers drop off from the nus.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), Aug 10, 2024
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How to get from Hanoi to Sapa by bus

Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Hanoi to Sapa by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Hanoi to Sapa a conscious and budget-friendly option.

Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.

Here is the list of operators serving the route: .

How far is Hanoi from Sapa?

If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 225 km between Hanoi and Sapa.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Sapa by bus?

Buses normally need between 4h 30m and 7h 30m hours to get to Sapa from Hanoi. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.

On this route, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus) offers the fastest service. Daiichi Travel buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.

Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Sapa by bus?

The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.

Anyway, travelling by bus between Hanoi and Sapa remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines) and costs USD 7.21. A Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)'s ticket will set you back USD 7.21 on average.

Travelling by bus essentials

  • If you are planning to travel during the high season, weekends, or national holidays, booking your bus tickets in advance is highly recommended. The demand is at its highest, yet very often, the number of coaches serving the route remains the same. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. On some routes, you need to secure your ticket more than a month in advance; on others, a couple-of-days advanced booking is enough. During such periods, try to book online beforehand whenever possible, as showing up at the bus station without a ticket may result in many-hours of waiting in the queue or leave you downright stranded.
  • VIP, 1st, Gold, and similar bus tickets are the most expensive option, but they provide a higher level of comfort. Normally the price of such tickets will include wide soft reclining seats, blankets, water and snacks or lunch, and sometimes some toiletries. Upper-class buses travel faster, make fewer stops during the route, and normally provide more spacious seating to their passengers and a better travel experience.
  • Not all buses have an on-board toilet, but generally, for all trips longer than three hours, all operators schedule a bathroom and/or a lunch stop. While operators definitely do their best to keep on-board toilets clean, the smell may be an issue sometimes. For longer trips, booking a seat a bit farther from the toilet may be a good idea. Also, using bathroom stops for your toilet needs is always better than trying to find your balance in an on-board toilet on the run.
  • If you travel by an air-con bus, make sure to pack layers. A hoodie, a warm scarf, or a beanie hat may prove a good idea. Air-conditioning on buses tends to be excessive, and running nose and sore throats abound after even not the longest bus rides.
  • Always use the security belts even if your bus ride attendant or driver does not insist on it. Your safety comes first – for you, for sure. All buses normally are equipped with security belts, but they may be fixed behind your seat. Take time to find the belt and fix it appropriately.
  • To avoid being disturbed by overhead lights, switched on during stops even at night, and too loud music or sound from the on-board entertainment system, have earplugs and a sleeping mask at hand.
  • As a courtesy to other passengers, avoid using strong perfumes or smelly foods. Some foods like cheeses or durians are forbidden to take on-board – check in advance. Alcohol is also prohibited on the majority of buses.
  • Note that if the bus requires refuelling en-route, passengers will be asked to get off the bus. Operators are not allowed to refuel with passengers on board due to safety reasons. Usually, it takes from 5 to 10 minutes and is often combined with a toilet/lunch stop.
  • If not stated otherwise in your tickets, arrive at the bus station 20-30 minutes before departure. It will give you enough time to find the departure platform and check-in. For international trips, you may need more time for check-in and border formalities.