How to go → SAPA to HA LONG? ☀️

1. Bus – Sapa to Ha Long
2. Taxi/Car – Sapa to Ha Long
3. Bus + Train to Ha Long
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Sapa to Ha Long – The Best Ways to Travel:

From Sapa to Halong Bay you can travel by combination of bus + train or taxi.

• • The travel distance from Sapa to Halong Bay spans approximately 480 km by land if you opt for the route via Hanoi. Travelers can conveniently journey from Sapa to Halong Bay via a sleeper tourist bus, a popular and cost-effective option. This mode of transportation typically takes about 8-10 hours, with bus tickets ranging from $15-23 per person. Alternatively, travelers can choose private car or taxi services, which take approximately 10 hours and cost between $215-390 per car (suitable for up to 9 passengers). It’s worth noting that various bus and private car options are available from Sapa to Hanoi, as well as from Hanoi to Halong Bay or Hai Phong. For those preferring a combined bus + train journey, there’s a bus service from Sapa to Lao Cai Railway Station, from where travelers can proceed by train to Hai Phong via Hanoi. Additionally, from Hai Phong, travelers can travel by boat to Cat Ba. Although there are no flights from Sapa to Halong Bay due to the absence of an airport in Sapa, travelers can rely on buses, trains, or taxis for transportation.

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• • Halong Bay stands as a quintessential tourist destination in northern Vietnam, attracting throngs of visitors daily and ranking among the most visited sites in Southeast Asia. While the bay experiences high tourist footfall, it remains a must-visit destination for travelers exploring northern Vietnam. Among the bay’s islands, Cat Ba Island reigns supreme, easily accessible from Tuan Chau Island or Hai Phong via boat or ferry. Tuan Chau Island serves as a modern tourist hub boasting numerous hotels and serving as the launching point for boat trips to Halong Bay. For a unique aerial perspective, travelers can opt for a sightseeing flight with Hai Au Aviation (Seaplanes) from Hanoi to Ha Long. Ha Long emerges as a bustling modern city teeming with services, hotels, resorts, and a plethora of tourist attractions and activities. The closest airports to Ha Long town are located in Hai Phong or Van Don, offering convenient connections to central or southern Vietnam. From Ha Long or Tuan Chau, travelers can also venture to another sought-after destination, Ninh Binh, with options to book tickets online.

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How do I get from Sapa to Halong Bay?

1. SLEEPER BUS from Sapa to Halong Bay

• • there is a sleeper tourist bus from Sapa to Ha Long
  • bus companies from Sapa to Ha Long: Sapa Ethnic Travel, Techbus VN, Full Moon Party Tour, Phuc Xuyen, Sao Viet
  • travel by tourist bus from Sapa to Ha Long takes about 8-10 hours
  • one-way bus ticket from Sapa to Halong Bay costs about $15-23/pp
  • bus arrives to Bai Chay bus station (Bến xe Bãi Cháy), Halong SSB1, Halong Bus Stop and other stations
  • Book and buy bus e-tickets from Sapa to Ha Long online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
  • you will receive your bus e-ticket to Halong Bay by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the bus in Sapa, read carefully the information before you book your tickets

2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Sapa to Halong Bay

• • from Sapa to Halong Bay you can also travel by private car/taxi
  • you can book private modern minivan for 9 passengers to Tuan Chau Island
  • travel by private car/taxi from Sapa to Halong Bay takes about 10 hours
  • travel by private car from Sapa to Halong Bay costs about $150-390/car
  • private taxi companies to Ha Long: HaLong Transportation, Ouros Travel
  • there are also various private cars from Sapa to Hanoi and from Hanoi to Ha Long
  • Book private car/taxi from Sapa to Ha Long online on 12go.asia ➜
  • You may either print or show the voucher on your smartphone/tablet, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure

How to get and travel from Sapa to Hanoi?

1. BUS / MINIVAN from Sapa to Hanoi

• • there are some sleeper tourist buses from Sapa to Hanoi
  • bus companies: Dragon Express, Hung Thanh, EcoSapa, Sapa Express, The SinhTourist, Grouptour…
  • travel by bus from Sapa to Hanoi takes about 5.5-7 hours
  • one-way bus ticket costs about 220 000 – 500 000 viet.dongs ($10-20/pp)
  • Book and buy bus e-tickets from Sapa to Hanoi online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜
  • you will receive your bus e-ticket to Hanoi by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the bus in Sapa

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2. TRAIN from Lao Cai to Hanoi

• • Lao Cai is about 33 km from Sapa, you can take a local bus (book tickets to Lao Cai on Baolau)
  • travel by train from Lao Cai to Hanoi takes about 8.5 hours (night trains or day train)
  • price of the one-way train ticket from 150 000 – 900 000 viet.dongs (depends on the type of train)
  • trains of Vietnam Railways or private tourist companies (Orient Express, Sapaly, King Express, Violette…)
  • read this article: How to reach Hanoi from Lao Cai?
  • you will receive your train e-ticket to hanoi by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train in Lao Cai Railway Station, if you order an train ticket for tourist trains in Vietnam (Orient Express, Sapaly, Chapa …), you must pick them at the station

How to get from Hanoi to Ha Long/Hai Phong?

1. TRAIN or BUS from Hanoi to Hai Phong

• • the end station is Hai Phong City (about 40 km from Ha Long)
  • from Hai Phong you can take a speedboat/ferry to the Cat Ba Island
  • travel by train or bus from Hanoi to Hai Phong takes about 2.5 hours
  • one-way ticket costs about 70 000 – 140 000 viet.dongs ($3-6/pp, train is a cheap option)
  • railway station in Hanoi – Hanoi Railway Station or Long Bien Railway station
  • railway station in Hai Phong – Hai Phong Railway station (75 Lương Khánh Thiện)
  • bus station in Hai Phong – Niem Nghia Bus station (275 Trần Nguyên Hãn)
  • read this article: Hanoi to Hai Phong – Bus + Train Schedule
  • you will receive your bus e-ticket to Hai Phong by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present when boarding the train or bus in Hanoi

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2. BUS / MINIVAN from Hanoi to Ha Long

• • travel by bus takes about 4,5 hours from Hanoi to Ha Long
  • price of the one-way ticket from 70 000 – 150 000 viet.dongs (depends on the type of bus)
  • various companies – Hoang Phu, Phu Xuyen, Hai Au, and other smaller companies
  • bus Station in Hanoi – My Dinh and Yen Nghia
  • bus station in Ha Long – TP Ha Long and Bai Chay or Tuan Chau Island
  • Book and buy bus e-tickets from Hanoi to Ha Long online on Baolau ➜
  • you will receive your bus e-ticket to Ha Long by email, ready to print or carry in your mobile phone or tablet and present at the ticket counter of the station before boarding the bus in Hanoi

Hoang Long  bus – come to ticket boot of Hoang Long bus (Hanoi Nuoc Ngam Station, 2nd floor) and present your voucher to change for bus ticket.  PLEASE ARRIVE AT THE STATION AT LEAST 1 HOUR (60 MINUTES) BEFORE DEPARTURE TIME BECAUSE HOANG LONG MAY CHANGE DEPARTURE TIME AND WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU MISS THE BUS IF YOU ARRIVE LATE AFTER THIS (more info on 12go.asia).

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3. SPEEDBOAT from Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island

• • speedboat from Haiphong goes directly to the south part of the Cat Ba Island, to the town of Cat Ba
  • read this article if you want to travel by bus+ferry from Hanoi to Cat Ba Island by bus
  • travel by speed boat takes about 1 hour, boats from the Pha Binh Port
  • price of the one-way boat ticket is about 180 000 – 260 000 viet.dongs ($7-11/pp)
  • it is recommended to print your boat ticket
  • Book and buy boat/ferry tickets from Hai Phong to Cat Ba Island online on Baolau ➜

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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Sapa to Halong Bay:

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🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Sapa to Halong Bay + Bus Tickets:

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Bus Schedule - Sapa to Ha Long Bay	Departs in Sapa	Arrival in Ha Long Bay	Bus ticket - Price
Phuc Xuyen	08:00	16:13	From $19.00
Phuc Xuyen	11:00	19:13	From $19.00
Phuc Xuyen	16:00	00:13	From $19.00
Grouptour	07:00	17:00	From $20.00
Grouptour	08:00	18:00	From $20.00
Grouptour	10:10	20:10	From $20.00
Grouptour	10:45	20:45	From $20.00
Grouptour	15:30	21:50	From $21.00
Grouptour	21:30	06:30	From $21.00
Techbus VN	07:00	16:10	From $22.00
Techbus VN	10:00	19:10	From $22.00
Techbus VN	15:00	00:10	From $22.00
Sapa Ethnic	08:00	16:20	From $20.00
Sapa Ethnic	10:30	18:50	From $20.00
Sapa Ethnic	16:00	00:20	From $20.00
Sapa Ethnic	22:00	06:20	From $20.00
Full Moon Party	15:50	00:50	From $22.00
Full Moon Party	21:40	06:40	From $22.00
Phuc Xuyen	16:00	00:13	From $20.00

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(You can change your departure, arrival, e.g. Sapa to Lao Cai, Sapa to Hanoi…)

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