Tam Coc to Sapa

Tam Coc to Sapa

Tam Coc
Sapa
Mon, Jun 15
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Tam Coc to Sapa Destination Reviews

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Cameron O
There were delays (due to public holidays, so understandable) which meant that there were limited toilet stops and no food stop on a 9 hour journey. It was lucky that I ate a decent meal just before we set off & just beat this in mind if you're travelling on public holidays. Otherwise very good service!
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Cabin 34 + Van, Sapa Discovery Travel, May 1, 2026
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Libby H
Driver drove quite erratically so it was hard to get any sleep as we were being jerked around. Only had 2 toilet stops in the 9 hour journey. At one point stopped because of a small landslide but no one told us what was going on.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 18, 2026
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Constanza
It was a really bad experience, the operator agency ( sapa discovery travel) manage poorly the communication of the broke down of our scheduled bus. First they offer us a earlier bus and that was already inconvenient for us and then, they changed for a even earlier one which will cost us our accomodation since we won’t reach at the planned time, adding to that we did take the decision to book this bus because we wanted a smooth and comfortable ride as it was advertised, so we didn’t mind pay the extra money but they never deliver that kind of service. They didn’t offer any kind of compensation or the full refund of the price. We end up taking 4 different kinds of transportation for a trip that was mean to be one easy ride ( which were late ) Our sleeping was whack and certainly they could manage the communication better as we were putting into cars without any security were will drop us and just when we got in Hanoi we had some certainty that it was the right bus. It’s was very confusing, disrespectful and scary. Never again with this operator, please train up your staff they acted like the didn’t care and we were suggested to not think too much about it while we were put in a random car.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 11, Sapa Discovery Travel, Mar 1, 2026
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Paola D
When the bus arrived no one explained us anything, we found someone already in our bed and the driver just told us go in the back and take the 2 last places. They were not comfortable because the street was a disaster and full of curves so we were like in a roller coaster. I felt sic and i couldn’t sleep at all.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Jan 12, 2026
UC
Unai C
Comfortable, big cabins and arrival on time. Really convenient to go to Sapa and save time
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Aug 24, 2025
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Ennio F
Trip tam COC - sapa. We left one hour later than expected, nevertheless we arrived on time. Usually confusion at the pick up. They picked us up at the agency, than we went to Ninh Binh where there was 3 different bus. I guess they waited to have enough people to fulfill one bus before leaving. It's important to "stalk" people working there to understand what's going on and which is your bus. Check the papers they have in hands! The trip was ok, cabin comfortable, I slept all the trip. Remember, no toilet on board, they make stops on the way
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Aug 15, 2025
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Jon G
The bus was Ok, but the driver went quite fast and the bus moved side to side a lot, so it made the trip quite uncomfortable.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Aug 14, 2025
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Nadia A
Everything was very well organised! The bus was clean and the driver very carful for a night night. I would like to thanks them for the nice job and at Sapa they bring us to the hôtel with small buses or cars.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 27, 2025
JN
Joseph N
Excellent services and well maintained bus
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 19, 2025
RL
Rui L
The driver drove like crazy. I couldn't sleep.
Tam Coc to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 12, 2025
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Tam Coc to Sapa Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
05:20
14:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
06:00
14:30
$15.86
  4.2
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
06:20
15:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
07:20
16:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
08:20
17:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
09:20
18:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 24
10:00
18:20
$18.99
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
10:20
19:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
11:00
19:30
$15.86
  4.2
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
11:20
20:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
12:20
21:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 34
12:45
19:30
$23.53
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
13:20
22:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
14:20
23:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
15:20
00:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
16:20
01:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
17:20
02:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
18:20
03:20
$28.49
  5.0
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 32
19:00
03:20
$13.29
  4.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
19:20
04:20
$28.49
  5.0

How to get from Tam Coc to Sapa

Travelling between Tam Coc and Sapa is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 294.09 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.56.

How long does it take to get from Tam Coc to Sapa?

It can take you anywhere between 6 and 16 hours to travel between Tam Coc and Sapa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Tam Coc and Sapa. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 16h to reach Sapa.

How much does it cost to get from Tam Coc to Sapa?

Travelling between Tam Coc and Sapa can be as cheap as USD 15.56 if you opt for a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) bus and as expensive as USD 294.09 if you buy a OUROS Travel 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 Tam Coc and Sapa ?

  • 117 from Tam Coc to Sapa starting from 05:30 Go Asia Restaurant until 23:15 Dong Ginger Parking Lot
  • 21 from Tam Coc to Sapa starting from 00:00 Ninh Binh Tam Coc Trang An Bich Dong until 00:00 Ninh Binh Tam Coc Trang An Bich Dong

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tam Coc to Sapa.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Tam Coc to Sapa 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 Tam Coc and Sapa

Asian Bus Travel, Full Moon Travel Asia, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa, HK Buslines, Ninh Binh Footprint, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Vietnam Easy Go Travel

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 Tam Coc and Sapa

Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Tam Coc to Sapa?

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

  • 97% opted for a bus
  • 3% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Tam Coc to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Tam Coc to Sapa

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport5h 30m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure11:15 PM
Departures per day138
Distance275 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Mui Ne Private Car, Ninh Binh Footprint, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel