1. Bus/Minivan to Noi Bai
2. Taxi/Car to Noi Bai
3. Train + Bus to Noi Bai
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How do I get from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport?
1. BUS / MINIVAN from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport
The most popular and cheapest transport option suitable for solo travelers from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi is a transfer by tourist bus or minivan, minibus. By using this method of transport, you will avoid a possible transfer during the train transfer via Lao Cai city and save travel time.
There are many transport companies on this route between Sapa and Noi Bai Airport, and they will offer you modern sleeper buses or comfortable and slightly faster minivans or minibuses. You can choose from a number of companies such as Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, HK Open Tour, Luxury Van Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Daiichi Travel, Techbus VN, Inter Bus Lines, Grouptour, Luxury Van Limousine, King Express Bus or Sao Viet.
These bus companies mostly offer sleeper buses, which tend to be cheaper than smaller and more comfortable modern minivans or minibuses. The driving time from Sapa town to Noi Bai Airport is approximately 5-6 hours, however, it is good to take into account that the exact departure and arrival times may not be respected, this happens in Vietnam, it also depends on the traffic situation on the roads.
A sleeper classic older bus is the cheapest form of transport, minivans are a bit more expensive, but bus ticket prices from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport range from $8-20/pp. Buses depart from Sapa from various locations and arrive at Noi Bai Domestic Airport and Noi Bai International Airport either directly in front of the airport or at parking areas next to the airport, you will see this information when ordering tickets.
So, if you want to use a domestic flight in Vietnam and continue, for example, to central or southern Vietnam, you can use this type of transport directly to the airport. However, it is always advisable to arrive at the airport well in advance, so take this into account during the bus transfer from Sapa.
You can find and book bus tickets from Sapa to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport online even in advance, which is recommended. Always read all instructions and conditions of your chosen route and ticket information.
2. TAXI / CAR from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport
The fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time the most expensive option of transportation from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport is transportation by private car / taxi with a driver. Several private companies will offer you modern and very comfortable cars, SUVs, Jeeps or minivans and minibuses, even for groups of passengers, and will make your trip to the airport easier and faster than a bus transfer.
Private car with a driver to Noi Bai Airport can be booked with VTS Taxi, Booking Car, Saigon DMC, Tiim Group, Ouros Travel, Grouptour and Dichung Taxi. Most of these private transport companies are also rated positively by other travelers and can also be used for transport to Hanoi. Transfer by private car from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport is a bit faster than the bus journey and the journey time is approximately 4-5.5 hours.
However, the comfort and speed of transport is compensated by the price, which is of course significantly higher. Transportation to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa by private car / taxi costs between $90-300 (car). Smaller cars are cheaper and multi-passenger minivans are more expensive, these are suitable for those traveling in a group of passengers at once.
You can search and book your private car and driver from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport online even in advance. Always read all instructions and terms of these private transfers carefully. A private car with a driver is the best means of transportation, however, due to the higher price, it is not a suitable option for solo low-cost travelers, but for people who do not decide on the amount of budget for their trip.
3. TRAIN + BUS from Sapa to Noi Bai (via Lao Cai, Hanoi)
If you would like to travel by train to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa, it is possible in combination with a bus, but you have to travel via Lao Cai and Hanoi. There is no direct railway to Noi Bai Airport, so the only rail route that can be used is the train from Lao Cai to Hanoi, which is a busy and popular route.
So this option has a total of 3 steps, a bus trip from Sapa to Lao Cai, then a train trip from Lao Cai to Hanoi, and then a transfer from Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport. Expect that this transport option will take a lot of time and is rather suitable only for those who want to visit the capital of Vietnam – Hanoi.
The first step is to travel by local bus (or private transfer) from Sapa to the city of Lao Cai. There is a local public bus on this route that goes right in front of the Lao Cai train station, and tickets for this bus cost around $2.00/pp. The bus transfer from Sapa to Lao Cai takes approximately 1-1.5 hours, depending on the traffic situation and possible stops of this bus.
The bus leaves from the center of Sapa and runs throughout the day, but with slightly longer breaks. In theory, you can also use a private taxi/car, but this is a significantly more expensive transport option than this local bus. Lao Cai Train Station is the closest train station to Sapa and trains to Hanoi depart from there.
So the second step is to travel by train from Lao Cai to Hanoi. The train transfer from Lao Cai to Hanoi takes approximately 8 hours, and you can use ordinary trains with seats or sleeping beds, as well as tourist more comfortable sleeping trains.
Regular trains of Vietnam Railways are a cheaper option, tourist trains with sleeping beds such as Laman Express, New Livitrans Express, VicSapa Train, Damitrans, Chapa Express, Sapaly Express or Fanxipan are more expensive options. It is advisable to book train tickets online in advance and these tickets from Lao Cai to Hanoi cost about $12-18/pp for regular trains and between $28-90/pp for tourist sleeper trains.
Regular trains have cabins for 4-6 passengers in a cabin with sleeping beds, and tourist trains have cabins with beds for 4 and, exceptionally, for 2 passengers. Tourist trains offer more comfortable beds and better service, which is compensated by a higher price. Trains arrive at Hanoi Railway Station in the city center just outside of Hoan Kiem district and from there you can take Express Bus No.86 to the airport.
So the third and last step is the journey from Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport. If you would like to travel directly from the train station, the best option is to use Express Bus No.86. Tickets for this bus cost around $2.00/pp and the bus runs throughout the day, but does not run overnight.
Transfer by bus No.86 from Hanoi Railway Station to Noi Bai Airport takes about 60-75 minutes. You can also travel from Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport by private taxi/car, this option is more expensive and costs around $15-25 (car), depending on the type of car and also where you are going from.
❓ FAQ – Travel route from Sapa to Hanoi Noi Bai Airport:
1. How to book bus tickets or taxi/car from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- You can book bus tickets / private taxi from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- Travel by tourist bus or minivan to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa takes about 4-5.5 hours.
- Travel by train + bus to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa (via Lao Cai, Hanoi) takes about 12 hours.
3. What is the price of transfer from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- Transfer by tourist bus or minivan to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa costs about $8-20/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa costs about $90-300/vehicle.
- Transfer by train + bus to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa (via Lao Cai, Hanoi) costs about $25-140.
4. What is the travel distance from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- Travel distance from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport by tourist sleeper bus/minivan is about 240 km.
5. Is there a flight from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- There is no airport in Sapa, so you can not travel by plane, there are no direct flights to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- The most cheapest way of transport to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa is to travel by tourist bus or train + bus via Lao Cai. The most cheapest bus tickets to Noi Bai Airport start at $11.
7. Is there a direct train from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport?
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- No, there is no direct train from Sapa town to Noi Bai Airport. It is possible to travel by train from Lao Cai City to Hanoi. Lao Cai is about 35 km from Sapa town (you can get there by local bus or taxi) and Noi Bai Airport is about 30 km from Hanoi city center. From Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport you can travel by bus or taxi.
8. Are there some hotels at the Noi Bai Airport?
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- Yes, there are some hotels or guesthouses close to the Noi Bai Airport. If you want to find some accommodation you can book these hotels at the Noi Bai Airport easily online. Follow the link below and find the location – Noi Bai Airport.
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9. How to get from Hanoi Railway Station to Noi Bai Airport?
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- From Hanoi Railway Station (120 Le Duan) to Noi Bai Airport you can travel by Express Bus No.86 or private taxi. Express buses are new, modern and bus tickets are cheap, start at $1.40/pp. Travel time by this bus is about 60-75 minutes, bus has a few stops on this travel route to the airport.
10. What is the most popular option of transfer to Noi Bai by tourists?
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- The most popular option of getting to Noi Bai from Sapa town is to travel by tourist bus or comfortable minivan.
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🚍 Bus from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport – Schedule + Bus Tickets:
| Bus Schedule – Sapa to Hanoi Airport: | Departure in Sapa | Arrival in Noi Bai Airport | Bus Ticket |
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| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 00:30 | 05:15 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 07:00 | 12:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 08:00 | 12:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 09:30 | 14:15 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 11:00 | 16:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 13:30 | 19:15 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 13:30 | 19:15 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 15:00 | 19:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 16:00 | 21:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 22:00 | 03:45 | From $15.00 |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | 23:30 | 04:15 | From $15.00 |
| Techbus VN | 05:30 | 11:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 06:30 | 12:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 07:30 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 08:30 | 14:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 09:30 | 15:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 10:30 | 16:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 11:30 | 17:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 12:30 | 18:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 13:30 | 19:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 14:30 | 20:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 15:30 | 21:30 | From $18.00 |
| Techbus VN | 16:30 | 22:30 | From $18.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 05:40 | 11:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 06:40 | 12:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 07:40 | 13:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 08:40 | 14:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 09:40 | 15:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 10:40 | 16:40 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 12:10 | 18:10 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 13:30 | 19:30 | From $17.00 |
| Luxury Van Lim. | 14:30 | 20:00 | From $17.00 |
| Grouptour | 05:40 | 11:30 | From $20.00 |
| Grouptour | 07:10 | 13:30 | From $14.00 |
| Grouptour | 08:45 | 13:50 | From $16.00 |
| Grouptour | 11:15 | 16:20 | From $16.00 |
| Grouptour | 12:30 | 18:05 | From $16.00 |
| Grouptour | 13:45 | 18:50 | From $13.00 |
| Grouptour | 15:40 | 20:40 | From $11.00 |
| Grouptour | 19:00 | 00:50 | From $20.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 06:00 | 11:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 08:00 | 13:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 09:00 | 14:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 11:00 | 16:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 12:00 | 17:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 13:00 | 18:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 14:00 | 19:30 | From $18.00 |
| Daiichi Travel | 15:00 | 20:30 | From $18.00 |
| Duc Duong | 06:00 | 11:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 07:00 | 12:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 08:00 | 13:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 09:00 | 14:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 10:00 | 15:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 11:00 | 16:30 | From $19.00 |
| Duc Duong | 12:00 | 17:30 | From $19.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 06:00 | 11:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 07:00 | 12:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 08:00 | 13:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 09:00 | 14:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 10:00 | 15:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 11:00 | 16:00 | From $17.00 |
| Sapa Ethnic Travel | 12:30 | 17:30 | From $17.00 |
From Sapa to Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi by bus, minivan, taxi, train/bus.
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- The travel distance from Sapa to Hanoi – Noi Bai Airport spans approximately 240 km by bus or taxi. Travelers departing from Sapa have several options to reach Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, including bus/minivan, private taxi, or train via Hanoi. Noi Bai Airport does not have a railway station. The most popular and efficient option is to travel by tourist bus or private minivan/minibus. Journeying to Noi Bai Airport by sleeper tourist bus or modern minivan typically takes about 5-6 hours, with bus tickets priced at around $8-20 per person. This method offers an affordable and relatively swift means of transportation.
- Sleeper buses arrive at the Bus Parking Lot (Bãi đỗ xe – Sân bay Nội Bài), conveniently located only about 200 meters from the International Terminal of Noi Bai Airport. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a private taxi, with fares ranging from $90 to $300 per vehicle, offering a selection of cars, SUVs, minivans, or minibuses. The last option involves traveling by train+bus via Lao Cai and Hanoi, although there are no direct trains from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport, only to Hanoi from Lao Cai. Secure your bus tickets or taxi from Sapa to Noi Bai Airport conveniently online.
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- Hanoi – Noi Bai International Airport stands as the largest airport in northern Vietnam. Located approximately 30 km from the city center of Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam, this airport offers direct flights to major cities across Vietnam. Given Sapa’s status as one of the most visited destinations in northern Vietnam, many travelers journey to Noi Bai Airport from Sapa town. Travelers have three primary routes to reach Noi Bai Airport from Sapa – by bus/minivan, private car/taxi, or train+bus via Lao Cai and Hanoi. While private taxis offer the fastest option, they are also the most expensive. Alternatively, travelers can opt for modern and comfortable tourist buses. As Sapa town lacks an airport, air travel directly to Sapa is not feasible. Refer to the instructions below on how to reach Noi Bai Airport from Sapa. Additionally, from Sapa, travelers can also travel to Ninh Binh.
| Transfer Mode – Sapa to Noi Bai Airport: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus / Minivan | 5-6 hours | $8-20/pp |
| Private Taxi / Car | 4-5.5 hours | $90-300 (vehicle) |
| Train + Bus via Hanoi | 12 hours | $25-140/pp |