1. Bus Schedule to Sapa
2. Buses – Hanoi to Sapa
3. FAQs + Travel Tips
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🚍 How to get by bus or minibus, van from Hanoi to Sapa?
Traveling from Hanoi to Sapa by bus or minibus and minivan is a popular transportation option between these places. The bus transfer is mainly sought after by tourists and saves some travel time as a result compared to the train transfer via the city of Lao Cai. There are many modern and comfortable buses or minibuses from Hanoi to Sapa, and ticket prices are relatively low compared to how long the route is. The most cheapest bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa cost about $6-9/pp. Buses to Sapa from Hanoi take approximately 5.5-6 hours, some buses go without stopping during the journey and some even occasionally stop, for example for a short break. It depends on the specific bus company.
The bus timetable from Hanoi to Sapa is extensive and there are many bus or minibus connections of various well-rated transport companies every day even on weekends and holidays. This article describes the most important things about the bus transfer from Hanoi to Sapa town in northern Vietnam, as well as the timetable. The current timetable may change and you will always see it when searching for tickets on online platforms. Read the instructions about bus transfer to Sapa below and easily book your bus tickets online in advance.
📅 Bus from Hanoi to Sapa – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
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- Hanoi to Sapa – one of the most frequented bus routes in the north of Vietnam
- there are a lot of various modern buses – sleeper, seat, overnight, vip, minivans, minibuses…
- bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa start at $6.00/pp, VIP minibuses/vans – about $12-22/pp
- travel by bus from Hanoi to Sapa takes about 5.5-6 hours (it can change)
- buses to Sapa depart from various bus stations in Hanoi
- buses to Sapa arrive to various bus stations (or hotels) in Sapa
- bus companies from Hanoi to Sapa: Hason Haivan, InterBus Lines, Eco Sapa, Grouptour, Sapa Express, GoodMorning Sapa, Hung Thanh, Dragon Express, Truly Ha Giang, GreenLion Bus, Sao Viet…
- you can also travel by tourist bus from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa
Bus Schedule - Hanoi to Sapa | Departs in Hanoi | Arrival in Sapa | Book Bus Tickets |
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Hason Haivan | 12:30 | 18:30 | |
Hason Haivan | 13:00 | 19:00 | |
Hason Haivan (Royal Bus) | 22:35 | 04:35 | |
Good Morning Sapa | 07:00 | 13:00 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 06:45 | 11:45 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 13:30 | 18:30 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 21:30 | 02:30 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 22:00 | 03:30 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 07:00 | 13:00 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 07:30 | 13:30 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 15:00 | 21:00 | |
Sapa Express | 06:30 | 12:00 | |
Sapa Express | 07:00 | 13:00 | |
Sapa Express | 15:00 | 21:00 | |
Sapa Express | 22:00 | 04:00 | |
Grouptour | 06:30 | 13:00 | |
Grouptour | 07:00 | 13:30 | |
Grouptour | 13:15 | 19:45 | |
Grouptour | 14:00 | 20:30 | |
Grouptour | 21:00 | 03:30 | |
Grouptour | 21:45 | 04:15 | |
Sapa Group Bus | 06:45 | 12:35 | |
Truly Ha Giang | 07:00 | 12:50 | |
GreenLion Bus (VIP) | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 06:00 | 12:00 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 06:45 | 12:15 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 07:15 | 12:45 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 07:30 | 13:00 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 14:30 | 20:00 | |
Grouptour (VIP) | 15:00 | 20:30 | |
Dragon Express | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
Dragon Express | 22:00 | 03:30 |
🚍 There are various buses on the route from Hanoi to Sapa:
(From Hanoi to Sapa you can travel by various types of bus – sleeper, seats, semisleeper, minibuses, vans)
📅 Bus from Sapa to Hanoi – Schedule / Timetable + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Sapa to Hanoi | Departs in Sapa | Arrival in Hanoi | Book Bus Tickets |
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Sao Viet | 08:30 | 13:30 | |
Sao Viet | 10:00 | 15:00 | |
Sao Viet | 13:00 | 18:00 | |
Sao Viet | 14:15 | 19:15 | |
Sao Viet | 15:00 | 20:00 | |
Sao Viet | 16:00 | 21:00 | |
Sao Viet | 17:30 | 22:30 | |
Sao Viet | 19:30 | 00:30 | |
Sao Viet | 23:57 | 04:57 | |
Hason Haivan | 16:45 | 22:45 | |
Hason Haivan | 22:30 | 04:30 | |
Hason Haivan | 23:00 | 05:00 | |
Hason Haivan (Royal Bus) | 11:30 | 17:30 | |
Good Morning Sapa | 15:30 | 21:30 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 07:30 | 12:30 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 13:30 | 18:30 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 16:00 | 21:00 | |
Inter Bus Lines | 22:00 | 03:00 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 15:00 | 20:30 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 07:00 | 13:30 | |
Eco Sapa (VIP) | 15:00 | 21:30 | |
Sapa Express | 07:00 | 12:30 | |
Sapa Express | 14:00 | 20:00 | |
Sapa Express | 15:00 | 21:00 | |
Grouptour | 07:45 | 14:15 | |
Grouptour | 13:15 | 19:45 | |
Grouptour | 15:00 | 21:30 | |
Grouptour | 15:15 | 21:15 | |
Grouptour | 15:45 | 22:15 | |
Grouptour | 21:45 | 04:15 | |
Truly Ha Giang | 16:00 | 21:50 | |
Dragon Express | 15:30 | 21:00 | |
Dragon Express | 15:30 | 21:00 | |
Hung Thanh | 08:00 | 14:00 | |
Hung Thanh | 11:00 | 17:00 | |
Hung Thanh | 16:00 | 22:00 | |
Hung Thanh | 22:00 | 04:00 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Bus from Hanoi to Sapa:
1. How to book and buy bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa in Lao Cai?
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- You can book bus tickets (+train tickets to Lao Cai) from Hanoi to Sapa on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
2. What is the travel time by bus or van from Hanoi to Sapa?
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- Travel by bus from Hanoi to Sapa takes about 5.5-6 hours. It is good to know that sometimes the buses may be delayed. The most fastest are vans or minibuses (or private taxi).
3. What is the price of bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa?
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- Travel by bus from Hanoi to Sapa cost about $6.00-22/pp. It depends on the type of bus and company. Travel by classic sleeper or semi-sleeper tourist bus costs about $11-22. Travel by VIP van, minibus costs about $16-22/pp.
4. What is the travel distance by bus / van from Hanoi to Sapa?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Sapa by bus is about 320 km.
5. Which bus from Hanoi to Sapa to choose? Which bus is better?
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- If you are looking for a comfortable way of traveling, definitely you should choose a small van/minibus (or VIP). Tickets are not expensive and you can book these tickets already from $16-22/pp. For the tall people it is better to choose a small van/minibus, more comfortable.
6. Is the bus e-ticket in smartphone or tablet acceptable?
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- After you book your bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa online you will receive your ticket/voucher in your e-mail. E-tickets in smartphone are acceptable, but it is better to print your ticket/voucher. Follow the instruction at Baolau or 12go.asia.
7. I do not want to travel by bus, is there a different way how to get to Sapa?
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- Yes, you can also travel from Hanoi to Sapa by train. There are various trains (overnight trains) from Hanoi to Lao Cai. Lao Cai is about 35 km from Sapa, so in Lao Cai you can take a local bus to Sapa or taxi.
- Read this article > How to get from Hanoi to Sapa – Train or bus?
8. What is good to know about traveling by bus to Sapa?
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- It is good to know, that some buses in Vietnam sometimes have a lot of stops before they arrive to final destination. Delays of buses in Vietnam are possible. Lots of people do not speak English, how to solve this? You can use Google Translator in your smartphone. E-tickets are acceptable, but it is recommended to print your bus ticket.
9. What is the route of buses from Hanoi to Sapa?
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- Most buses from Hanoi to Sapa go via Lao Cai City. This route can change according the bus company.
10. Is traveling by bus from Hanoi to Sapa dangerous?
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- It is good to know, that some bus drivers can drive very fast. For many people and foreign tourists, this situation can be a whole new experience. If there are safety belts on the bus, definitely use them.
11. Is there a flight from Hanoi to Sapa?
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- No, you can not travel by plane, no direct flights is available, because there is no airport in Sapa. There is a plan to build a new airport in Lao Cai.
12. How to travel from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, is there a bus?
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- You can travel by sleeper/semi-sleeper bus, eg. Inter Bus Lines or EcoSapa have some bus connections directly from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa. Search and book bus tickets from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa (deprature „Hanoi – Noi Bai) on Baolau. You can also travel from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport by bus, private car or train + bus.
13. In which bus station in Sapa buses from Hanoi arrive?
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- Buses arrive to various bus stations in Sapa, there is the main bus station at the Sapa Market, but some buses can arrive directly to hotels or another places in Sapa (check Baolau and 12go.asia).
14. When to come to the bus station in Hanoi?
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- It is better to come to the bus station in Hanoi (or place of departure) at least 1 hour before departure. Read carefully the instructions before you book your bus tickets.
15. Where you should go from Sapa?
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- From Sapa you can travel to Ha Giang, visit Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai Province, or you can go back to Hanoi.
What buses can be used to travel from Hanoi to Sapa?
| Buses from Hanoi to Sapa: | Description |
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| Sleeping Bus | Comfortable reclining seats, suitable for overnight travel |
| Express Bus | Semi-sleeper or reclining seats, slightly faster journey |
| VIP Bus | Luxurious seats, more spacious and comfortable |
| Limousine Bus | Small van-like buses with limited seating, offering more privacy |
| Tourist Bus | Designed for tourists, equipped with amenities like Wi-Fi and snacks |
Transfer by bus or van from Hanoi to Sapa – Summary:
| Travel by Bus / Van from Hanoi to Sapa | Details |
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| Mode of Transportation | Bus (sleeper, seat, overnight, VIP, minivans, minibuses) |
| Bus Ticket Prices (Approximate) | $8-12/pp (Sleeper Buses buses), $12-22/pp (VIP minibuses/vans) |
| Travel Time | About 5.5-6 hours |
| Bus Companies | Hason Haivan, InterBus Lines, Eco Sapa, Grouptour, Sapa Express and other… |
| Departure Points | Various bus stations in Hanoi |
| Arrival Points | Various bus stations (or hotels) in Sapa |
🎫 Book and buy your tickets from Hanoi to Sapa + Schedule:
(You can change your departure, arrival, e.g. Hanoi to Ha Giang, Sapa to Hanoi…)
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