Facts about the transport from Sapa to Catba office
Cheapest Transport
$19
Fastest Transport
6h 10m
Earliest Departure
6:30 AM
Latest Departure
11:00 PM
Departures per day
36
Distance
309 kilometers
Transport Companies
Cua Ong Limousine, Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Phuc Xuyen, Techbus VN JSC
Sapa to Catba office Destination Reviews
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Laurens K
I booked the bus for 11.30pm which was suddenly canceled. I was told to book the 12.30 bus by the operators service-women at sapa. The bus took of at 13.15 at the end. On the way to Haiphong the Bus stopped often to take on and off different people. We might have been at destination way earlier.
Furthermore it was not told how long the one break would take - some people couldnt finish their food.
Bus VIP 20, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), May 16, 2024
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David
Great.
Helpful service in sapa, and dropped off at hotel in cat ba. Perfect
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), May 12, 2024
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Christian F
My spouse, three sons (10 months and 3 and 6 years old) took the night VIP Bus from Sa Pa to Cat Ba. In Hanoi we had to change to another bus. The staff was stressed and not that friendly and attentive. However, the prices are super fair, the busses were clean, we found some sleep and we arrived safely and in time in Cat Ba.
I was nervous to take this bus considering some people's reviews but it was actually a very smooth pain free process. The bus did leave about 45 minutes late but still arrived on time with no issues.
The beds were curtained and have a USB port and a blanket. Just like all busses I've taken in Vietnam there were a few stops along the way to pick up and drop off things but I don't find this to be out of the usual.
There was 2 stops throughout the journey for bathroom breaks and in the morning one of the workers went around and asked where people were staying so that you can be dropped off nearby (eg at Buffalo hostel which is like 10 minutes from the main stop in town).
Bus goes on the ferry so you go all the way to the island without having to transfer at any point.
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 22, 2024
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Nicolas S
Bus was 2.5 hours late. The company (full moon) buys tickets from other bus company. Pros: they answer to Whatsapp quite fast. Cons: they get little information from actual bus company. They don't really know when the bus comes. When bus comes, they don't really have a list or check your ticket. You just run and hope it is the correct bus and there is place for you. A poor girl had to sleep on the floor because they oversold (or someone sneaked in and they didn't check). On the way they picked up a passenger who also slept on the floor. Get in quick because you really don't want to sleep on the five seater at the very back. They stopped a couple of times for toilet break. They didn't honk that much during the night. The single cabins are ok, a bit tight if you're an average built person. I slept ok. Honestly there isn't much alternative, I been told the two person cabins are worse because you end up sleeping next to a stranger or sometimes they want to make you sleep three people in a two person cabin. So just be patient and be quick when the bus arrives as to not sit near the drivers or at the back.
Bus Sleeper 40, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Mar 8, 2024
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Karlijn S
We booked the VIP20 bus which was super comfortable and had a toilet & WiFi.
You can adjust the seats automatic but the first 5 hours, that didn’t work.
At one point we were transferred to another bus, which was not a VIP bus. The bus wasn’t even cleaned up, used blankets everywhere, really cold and not comfortable at all.
We had to wait almost 2 hours until this bus finally left.
Bus VIP 20, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 4, 2024
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Axel S
Ba and it was the quickest option with a journey time of 10 hours.
The bus was supposed to start at 07:30, the bus was at the depot, but it didn't leave until 08:00.
The driver and a helper spent a long time discussing what to do with my ticket, Ha Long was on the bus, at least the direction was right.
There were 2 breaks until Hai Phong, which was ok. But it took 9 hours, there were constant stops to get on and off.
In Hai Phong we changed to a simple city bus that went to the ferry. The conductor knew where to get off. And she spoke to a fellow passenger who took me to the ferry and had the money for the ferry ticket and the next bus. On Cat Ba there was another simple city bus. After 13 hours I arrived at my destination in the city of Cat Ba. It was a great experience with friendly Vietnamese people.
But not what I had booked.
This review was autotranslated
Ba und es war die schnellste Option mit 10h Fahrtzeit.
Start sollte 07:30 sein, der Bus stand im Depot, los ging es aber erst um. 08:00.
Der Fahrer und ein Helfer diskutierten lange, was sie mit meinem Ticket machen sollten, Ha Long stand am Bus, zumindest die Richtung stimmte.
Es gab 2 Pausen bis Hai Phong, das war ok. Es dauerte aber schon 9h, ständig gab es Stopps zum Ein- bzw Aussteigen.
In Hai Phong dann umstieg in einen einfachen Stadtbus, der zur Fähre fuhr. Die Schaffnerin wusste, wo aus aussteigen musste. Und sie sprach eine Mitfahrende an, die mich zur Fähre brachte und das Geld für das Fährticket und den nächsten Bus hatte. Auf Cat Ba dann wieder ein einfacher Stadtbus. Nach 13h war ich dann am Ziel in der Stadt Cat Ba. Alles eine schöne Erfahrung mit freundlichen Vietnamesen.
Aber nicht das, was ich gebucht hatte.
Bus Sleeper 38 Express, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jan 17, 2024
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Thanushan S
On thé ticket thé départure was at 8 pm We arrived at thé bus station they Said now it s 10 pm. After We had a problèm with thé bus We had to change thé bus but they were speed an other bus came take us in mess than 1 our
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Dec 7, 2023
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Maria
The bus left 1.5 h late. The sleeper bus wasn't very comfortable, the seats were really small but we made it eventually on time.
Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Dec 4, 2023
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Ignacio M
It was so small, full of people even in the corridor.
The stops wasn’t advertised.
You have your own seat to sleep confy.
Bus Tourist Bus + Ferry, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Dec 2, 2023
Travelling between Sapa and Catba office is possible by bus. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.
How far is Sapa from Catba office?
Travelling by land the distance between Sapa and Catba office is 309 km while it is about 309 km as the crow flies.
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Catba office?
Travelling by bus between Sapa and Catba office, expect to spend about 12 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Catba office?
bus tickets for Sapa - Catba office route will set you back about USD 28.32. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.
How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Catba office?
Buses from Sapa to Hai Phong ride 36 times a day.
Useful tips for travelling between Sapa and Catba office by bus
To get from Sapa to Catba office your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.
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Useful tips for bus travellers:
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.
Water, snacks or a light lunch may be included into your ticket price.
Not all buses feature toilets on-board but scare not - they make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Sapa and Hai Phong
Cua Ong Limousine (Cửa Ông Limousine), Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company).
How many travellers choose to get from Sapa to Catba office by bus?
We have sold bus tickets to 1221 passengers. Some of them left reviews on their trip above on this page. Check travellers' reviews to get prepared. They are always the most useful and reliable source of information.
