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Dao Cat Ba to Sapa Destination Reviews

Hannah

They overbooked us, and they only realised when we came to check in for our bus. I asked the lady who worked at the desk in daiichi office if everything was okay with our tickets and she said yes even though it wasn’t, it was only when some random number from the company messaged me saying that we won’t be able to get our bus because the office staff have overbooked it - while I was getting these messages the women in the office was booking us a taxi to somewhere else and she didn’t tell us where it was going and what was going on. I just this it was really poor communication wise and I wouldn’t use this company again to Be honest.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Bus + Speedboat, Daiichi Travel, Apr 25, 2026

Stephane V

Five hours delay. Someone was smoking in the bus and People werk speaking load.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, New Way Travel, Apr 7, 2026

Leigh

The company changed the departure and we arrived 2.5 hours after the scheduled time. While the staff we contacted tried to be helpful they gave contradictory messages about the departure location and check in time and it was not made clear whether the collection from our hotel was on the actual limousine bus going to Sa pa or a transfer to the bus station so we were totally confused - your pdf and messaging needs to be clearer

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP 18 + VIP 22, The Long Travel (Du Lich The Long), Oct 20, 2025

Giorgia

Overall the trip was good. The sleepbus from Hanoi to Sapa was great, very spacious and comfortable (only thing drivers don’t speak any English) but journey from Cat Ba to Hanoi wasn’t so well managed. First I didn’t know I had to take a sketchy and little boat (going to cat ba we stayed on the bus ) second when I arrived in Hanoi they left me in the street alone and told me to reach another agency, arrived there they wanted me to wait 2 more hours for the next bus ( didn’t happened because first bus was early so I was lucky to get the one before) . So I think they could have managed better the first part

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Oct 15, 2025

Julius K

Well organized, reasonably fast.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 5, 2025

Peter P

We travelled the Cat Ba - Sa Pa route. The Daiichi travel only took us as far as Hanoi city, after that we travelled with the Sao Viet company, which was not mentioned. The bus was otherwise comfortable and clean, but I did not expect this. The sleeping compartment bus was also ok, but lying on the serpentine is so uncomfortable, you get nauseous easily.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Mar 29, 2025

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Dao Cat Ba to Sapa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	07:00	17:30	$23.17	4.5
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	07:45	17:45	$36.28
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	08:15	18:15	$36.28
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	08:45	18:45	$28.68
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP Cabin 20 + Tourist Bus	12:00	23:00	$26.59
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	12:30	23:00	$23.17	4.5
Bus	Asian Bus Travel	Cabin 20	15:00	00:00	$24.69
Bus	HT Travel	Royal Cabin	15:30	01:30	$24.69
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	16:00	02:30	$23.17
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	16:30	02:30	$28.68
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	17:00	03:00	$28.68

How to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

Travelling between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa is possible by Bus, ferry, train and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 330.53 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.09.

How long does it take to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa?

It can take you anywhere between 8 and 13 hours to travel between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 7h 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Sapa.

How much does it cost to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa?

Travelling between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa can be as cheap as USD 17.09 if you opt for a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) bus and as expensive as USD 330.53 if you buy a OUROS Travel taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa ?

85 from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 06:52 Cat Ba Full Moon Party Tour until 17:15 Gia Cat Long Hotel
3 by Bus+Ferry from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 09:00 Cat Ba Oasis Bar until 15:30 Cat Ba Oasis Bar
6 from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 00:00 Cat Ba Town until 00:00 Cat Ba Town

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa

Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Go Easy Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Travel Asia, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn), Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), The Long Travel (Du Lich The Long), Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus (Việt Nam Travel Bus), Vin Bus

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa

OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc)

Transportation from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	7h 50m
Earliest Departure	6:52 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	94
Distance	392 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Express, Cat Ba Go Easy Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, The Long Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

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Dao Cat Ba to Sapa