Sapa to Yen Vien by bus, van, train, taxi from VND 281k

Transportation from Sapa to Yen Vien

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Yen Vien

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	4h 10m
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:58 PM
Departures per day	0
Distance	331 kilometers
Transport Companies	Booking Car, Dream Transport, Fansipan Express Bus, GreenLion Bus, Grouptour, Sao Viet, Sapa Express, Vietnam Railways

Sapa to Yen Vien Destination Reviews

Michelle C

The bus was 100 minutes late to pick up and 40 minutes late into Hanoi.

Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express (Sapa Dragon Express), May 9, 2024

Sergiy B

everything 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

Chin B

Experience 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

Diana B

When 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

Atoillah A

Bought 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

Sara J

The 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

Corynne

Great transfer - comfy bus - friendly host - lots of leg room - safe driver

Bus VIP 28, Sapa Express, Apr 14, 2024

Pieter B

Very 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

Pete E

Excellent 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

Mathias M

The 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

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How to get from Sapa to Yen Vien

Travelling between Sapa and Yen Vien is possible by Bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 223.21 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.04.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Yen Vien?

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 8 hours to travel between Sapa and Yen Vien depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Yen Vien. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 4h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 7h 18m to reach Yen Vien.

How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Yen Vien?

Travelling between Sapa and Yen Vien can be as cheap as USD 11.04 if you opt for a Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour) bus and as expensive as USD 223.21 if you buy a Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd) 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 Sapa and Yen Vien ?

2 from Sapa to Hanoi starting from 07:00 Sa Pa SapaExpress until 23:58 Lao Cai Sao Viet
2 from Sapa to Hanoi starting from 07:40 Sapa SSB until 15:30 Sapa SSB
1 from Sapa to Hanoi starting from 21:40 Yen Vien until 23:15 Bao Ha
1 from Sapa to Hanoi starting from 00:00 Sapa until 00:00 Sapa

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapa 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

Dream Transport, Fansipan Express Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Sao Viet (Sao Việt), Sapa Express

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 Sapa and Hanoi

Booking Car (Lang Viet Trading Co.,Ltd)

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.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Sapa and Hanoi, too.

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.

Companies operating vans between Sapa and Hanoi

GreenLion Bus (Du lịch Sư tử Xanh), Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour)

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