| Cheapest Transport | $11 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h |
| Earliest Departure | 5:00 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 7:00 晚上 |
| Departures per day | 24 |
| Distance | 200 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Moc Chau Limousine, Nhat An Limousine, Techbus VN JSC, VTS, Xuan Trang Limousine |
Travelling between Hanoi and Son La is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 247.39 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.85.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 5 hours to travel between Hanoi and Son La depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Son La. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h. Van does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Son La.
Travelling between Hanoi and Son La can be as cheap as USD 10.85 if you opt for a Xuan Trang Limousine (Xuân Tráng Limousine) bus and as expensive as USD 247.39 if you buy a VTS taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Hanoi to Son La.
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.
Moc Chau Limousine (Mộc Châu Limousine), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Xuan Trang Limousine (Xuân Tráng Limousine)
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.
VTS
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Nhat An Limousine
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