Facts about the transport from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien
| Cheapest Transport | $15 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h |
| Earliest Departure | 12:30 PM |
| Latest Departure | 9:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 250 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Sao Viet, Vietnam Railways |
Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien
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Transportation from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien
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Trains$ 15.14
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Buses$ 14.38
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien Destination Reviews
SB
Sergiy Beverything was at high level, as expected.
Bus VIP 20, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), May 8, 2024
CB
Chin BExperience was great! We booked same day in the afternoon, to start to go back to Hanoi at night, and got a confirmation within an hour. We got to the train and had free refreshments and a personalized letter to thank and welcome us (+points for this gesture!). The cabin was clean, restroom too. The ride sometimes was not so quiet but it's normal since we're on a train 😅. For our first sleeper train experience, overall, it was great as we managed to get some sleep, left and got to our destination on time.
Train #SP4 VIP Sleeper 4x, Laman Express, Apr 25, 2024
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Diana BWhen you are booking this transfer, the location is different. After you book, they change it and are rude to you and do not respond. Also we have booked upper seats, but they gave us lower and we where not able to change it.
Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Open Tour, Apr 23, 2024
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Atoillah ABought tickets for a 4pm bus ride but was contacted and pressured to be at the bus station before 2.30pm. Thankfully we didnt have any urgent plans set and was able to 'accomodate' their request but i told them to pick us up instead of us going there. They picked us up and dropped us at a location (not the designated spot at Sapa SSB) and told us to enter the limousine. We were angered as we booked a sleeper bus. The limousine was empty so surely they just wanted to fill up the space. So we did not follow and then another van took us to Sapa Market where we were given the Saoviet sleeper bus to Hanoi. When all of this was happening we simultaneously contacted the helpline but the response was rather very slow, riduculous and not helpful at all. Thankfully bus ride was pleasant but the driver is very rude, looking inside my bag to check if i brought food and rushing us to put on our shoes when we arrived at the destination. We had a child with us so surely it was a hassle and took some time to get us set to board off the bus unlike other passengers who were all adults and had not much luggage with them. Surely book from other platforms.
Bus VIP 22, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 21, 2024
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Sara JThe bus was great, everything as described. Pick up point was well descriped and check in was done smoothly. Also the bus started pretty much on time.
The transfer to airport was done by shuttle van. Between changing the transport we waited for 30 minutes for another bus to come. We had enough time before the flight (3 hours), so that was not the problem. Then they dropped us out at domestic or international departure, which was great.
The less convenient experience we had with smell. I guess we had some fruit duria in storage room, which could we smell also on the bus and the bad smell stayed with us even later, because all the luggage had that smell. The fruit was packed in white boxes and also taped, but still.
Bus VIP Luxury 22, Duc Duong Bus, Apr 20, 2024
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Corynne Great transfer - comfy bus - friendly host - lots of leg room - safe driver
Bus VIP 28, Sapa Express, Apr 14, 2024
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Pieter BVery safe driving and a clean bus. We even departed before the departure time. Highly recommended for this great price & quality value.
Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express (Sapa Dragon Express), Apr 4, 2024
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Pete EExcellent comfort. Wide cabin. Clean. Bottled water and clean toilet at back of bus. Best bus journey during my 30 days in Vietnam. The bus company was SAO VIET.
Bus VIP Cabin, Luxury Van Limousine (Luxury Van Limousine), Mar 30, 2024
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Mathias MThe ride itself was okay. Unfortunately, the staff were very unfriendly (when booking/ticket collection and on the bus). There was a toilet on the bus, shortly after departure it stank so bad that you could hardly use the seats at the back. They fixed it later, but after that there was still not 100% good. TV and wifi didn‘t work
Bus VIP 22, Daiichi Travel (Daiichi Travel), Mar 29, 2024
SG
Selena GWhen we arrived at the bus station 1 hour early, it seems like we were not included in the booking for 1PM. The receptionist moved us to 1:30 pm without any explanations, maybe she had a hard time explaining in english. In any case, the bus we rode on was clean and comfortable. The ride out of Sa Pa gave us motion sickness, but it eventually settled down after the zig zag roads.
Bus VIP 22, Daiichi Travel (Daiichi Travel), Mar 23, 2024
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How to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien
Travelling between Sapa Lao Cai and Yen Vien is possible by Bus and train. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 19.85 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 15.14.
How long does it take to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien?
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Sapa Lao Cai and Yen Vien depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sapa Lao Cai and Yen Vien. Bus will bring you to your destination in 5h. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 18m to reach Yen Vien.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien?
Travelling between Sapa Lao Cai and Yen Vien can be as cheap as USD 15.14 if you opt for a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) train and as expensive as USD 19.85 if you buy a Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam) Train 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 Sapa Lao Cai and Yen Vien ?
- 2 from Sapa to Hanoi starting from 21:30 Sapa Lao Cai until 21:30 Sapa Lao Cai
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Sapa to Hanoi 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 Sapa and Hanoi
Sao Viet (Sao Việt)
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Sapa Lao Cai to Yen Vien?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 94% took a train
- 6% opted for a bus