| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | Hai Van | Luxury | 00:00 | 03:50 | $15.21 | |
Bus | Moc Chau Limousine | Limousine 11 | 04:01 | 08:01 | $11.41 | |
Van | Nhat An Limousine | Minivan | 05:00 | 10:00 | $14.05 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 9pax | 05:50 | 10:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 9 Express | 06:10 | 10:10 | $12.89 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 9pax | 06:30 | 10:40 | $9.51 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 16pax | 06:50 | 11:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 9 Express | 07:10 | 11:10 | $12.89 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 9pax | 07:30 | 11:40 | $9.51 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 9pax | 07:50 | 12:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 9 Express | 08:10 | 12:10 | $12.89 | |
Bus | Hai Van | Luxury | 08:30 | 13:20 | $10.46 | |
Van | Xuan Trang Limousine | Van 9pax | 08:50 | 13:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Grouptour | VIP 9 Express | 09:10 | 13:10 | $12.89 | |
Bus | Hai Van | Luxury | 09:40 | 14:30 | $10.46 | |
Van | Moc Chau Limousine | Van 9pax | 10:00 | 14:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Hai Van | Luxury | 10:20 | 15:10 | $10.46 | |
Bus | Hai Van | Royal | 10:40 | 17:40 | $20.92 | |
Van | Moc Chau Limousine | Van 9pax | 11:00 | 15:00 | $9.51 | |
Bus | Moc Chau Limousine | Limousine 13 | 11:30 | 15:30 | $9.51 |
Travelling between Hanoi and Son La is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 23.77 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 12.84.
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 6 hours to travel between Hanoi and Son La depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Hanoi and Son La. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 30m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 6h to reach Son La.
Travelling between Hanoi and Son La can be as cheap as USD 12.84 if you opt for a Moc Chau Limousine (Mộc Châu Limousine) bus and as expensive as USD 23.77 if you buy a Xuan Trang Bus 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.
Cuong Linh, Moc Chau Limousine (Mộc Châu Limousine), Thuc Oanh (Thực Oanh), Xuan Trang
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.
Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Linh Chau Transport, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel
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
| Cheapest Transport | $13 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:50 PM |
| Departures per day | 66 |
| Distance | 175 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Cuong Linh, Grouptour, Linh Chau Transport, Moc Chau Limousine, Mui Ne Private Car, Nhat An Limousine, OUROS Travel, Thuc Oanh, Xuan Trang |