Bus Hanoi to Sapa and other ways to get to Sapa

Sapa is one of the most attractive destinations in northern Vietnam besides Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay.
You can take bus Hanoi to Sapa or trains, or car, even motorbikes. Travel distance from Hanoi to Sapa is about 330 km with route:

• 40 Kilometers: Hanoi City Center to Airport It takes 45 mins (40 Km for Van to from City Center to Airport (the beginning of Highway)
• 260 Kilometers: Straight on Highway 260 km of highway from Hanoi to Lao Cai. There are 2 breaks on way with Food, Drink, WC.
• 30 Kilometers: Climbing to Sapa 30 Km from Lao Cai to Sapa takes about 1 hour to climb the steep winding road.

1. Limousine Van

– The Fastest way to Sapa

– Duration: 5,5 hours from Hanoi to Sapa.

– Pick-up/Drop-off hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and Noi Bai Airport after (if required).

– Pick-up/Drop-off hotel in Sapa center.

– 2 stops on highway with 1 short break (about 10 mins) and 1 long break (about 30 mins).

– Time schedule is normally fixed with:

Hanoi – Sapa: 07:00 AM; 15:00 PM

Sapa – Hanoi: 08:00 PM; 15;30 PM

– Flexible time with a private Van

– Ticket cost is from $23.00/PP/way. (surcharged on some special holidays).

2. Sleeper bus

– Duration: 5,5-6,0 hours.

– Free Pick-up hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and Noi Bai Airport (If required).

– NOT Pick-up and drop-off hotel in Sapa Center.

– 2 stops on highway with 2 long break (about 30 mins each).

– Fixed Schedule:

Hanoi – Sapa: 07:00 AM; 13:30 PM; 22:00 PM.

Sapa – Hanoi: 08:00 AM; 13:30 PM; 15:30 PM; 22:00 PM.

– Ticket cost: from $13.00/PP/way.

– Preferred companies: Sapa Express, King Express Bus, Inter Bus Lines, Sapa Dragon Express

3. Private Cabin Bus Hanoi to Sapa

– Duration: 5,5 hours – 6,0 hours.

– Facilities: 
+ Royal design cabin
+ Electric control system
+ LCD Screen
+ USB Charger
+ High-speed Wifi
+ Water

– Pick-up Hotel in Hanoi Old Quater

– Pick-up and Drop-off hotel in Sapa center.

– Schedule:
Hanoi – Sapa: 07:00 AM; 22:00 PM
Sapa – Hanoi: 13:30 PM; 15:30 PM

– Ticket cost: from $18.00/cabin/way.

4. Train from Hanoi to Sapa

– A lot of Travelers choose overnight TRAIN to Lao Cai Sapa

– Train only have night train, with end at Lao Cai Train Station (30km from Sapa)

– Train can go by Soft Seats or Soft Berths with 4 persons cabin and 6 persons cabin.

– Duration: about 8 hours (only night train)

– Must take another transit from Station to Sapa with local bus or group transit.

– Ticket Price: about $35.00/PP/way