Halong Bay to Sapa

Halong Bay to Sapa

Halong Bay
Sapa
Mon, Jun 15
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Halong Bay to Sapa Destination Reviews

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Sophia S
They changed the bus at 5 am in the morning.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 41, Ha Long Bus Travel, Jan 17, 2026
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Soon S
Only stop once on the road for us to go toilet. Since we travelling at night, almost slept all the way to destination. Overall comfortable journey.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Oct 14, 2025
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Neus
They put our luggage on a box full of fish and then it smelled during our trip
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Aug 17, 2025
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Alfonso S
Great overnight bus, pretty spacious, although you can't fully lie and stretch your legs, so count with sleeping all night with folded legs. They give you blankets, which is nice and necessary, as the AC is blowing the entire journey full power. Overall it's a good option for night bus.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, May 5, 2025
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Anthony T
Bus on time, arrived 1h early. TV doesn’t work Overall good experience!
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Jan 7, 2025
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Ivan G
The picking up was a little bit confuse but, finally the journey was good and confortable.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 21, 2023
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Jonas S
The trip was organized smoothly but the description of the pick-up location was misleading.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023
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Halong Bay to Sapa Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Halong Transportation
Standard 3pax
Any time
+7h 30m
$182.58
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
05:50
14:50
$26.59
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
06:50
15:50
$26.59
  3.3
Bus
Green Bus Tourist Transport
VIP Cabin
07:20
16:20
$30.37
Bus
Grouptour
VIP 22
07:45
16:25
$28.49
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
08:50
17:50
$26.59
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
09:50
18:50
$26.59
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
10:55
19:55
$26.59
  3.3
Bus
Duc Duong
Limousine + VIP Bus
11:30
22:00
$25.07
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
11:50
20:50
$26.59
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
12:10
21:10
$26.59
  3.3
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 38 Express
12:45
21:05
$14.81
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 38 Express
13:15
21:35
$14.81
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
14:00
00:00
$26.59
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
15:00
01:00
$26.59
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
16:00
02:00
$26.59
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
17:00
03:00
$26.59
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
18:00
04:00
$26.59
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
Sleeper 40
18:50
04:10
$29.00
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
Sleeper 40
19:10
04:30
$29.00

How to get from Halong Bay to Sapa

Travelling between Halong Bay and Sapa is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 442.63 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.35.

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

It can take you anywhere between 7 and 12 hours to travel between Halong Bay and Sapa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Halong Bay and Sapa. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h 30m. Bus+train does a much slower job and take about 11h 5m to reach Sapa.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

Travelling between Halong Bay and Sapa can be as cheap as USD 17.35 if you opt for a Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên) bus and as expensive as USD 442.63 if you buy a Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc) 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 Halong Bay and Sapa ?

  • 205 from Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 05:00 Tung Luxury Hotel Ha Long until 22:00 Ha Long Bay Travel
  • 16 by Bus+Van from Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 05:50 Halong SB1 until 21:00 Ha Long Bay Travel SP
  • 19 from Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 00:00 Halong Bay Transfer until 00:00 Halong Bay Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Halong Bay to Sapa.

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

Bus

Travelling from Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay and Sapa

Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong, Green Bus Tourist Transport, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Ha Long Bus Travel, HK Buslines, Luxury Van Limousine, New Way Travel, Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên), Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Tbus, 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 Halong Bay and Sapa

Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 66% opted for a bus
  • 30% chosen Bus+Van
  • 4% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Halong Bay to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Sapa

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport6h 30m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day240
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCat Ba Express, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong, Green Bus Tourist Transport, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Mui Ne Private Car, New Way Travel, OUROS Travel, Phuc Xuyen, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn, Tbus, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus