Sapa - Ha Giang

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Overview of Sapa – Ha Giang transfer

– Distance from Sapa to Ha Giang: ~ 240 Km

– Travel time: 6 – 6.5 hours.

– Ways to get from Sapa to Ha Giang and return: Limousine bus, VIP-34 sleeper bus, VIP Cabin Bus and Private car/van/bus (5-7-10-12-16-29-34-45 seater).

– Ticket prices: 17.00 USD – 24.00 USD

– Pick-up/drop-off points:

• • Hotels in city center area;
  • bus offices

Both Sapa and Ha Giang are two famous tourist destinations known for their captivating beauty of the Northern mountains as well as the richness of culture and people. Therefore, many people are unsure which place to choose to visit, as both are equally beautiful and attractive.

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If you’re facing this dilemma, don’t worry! You can choose to travel to Sapa first and then move down to Ha Giang afterward. The following article will provide you with specific information about the travel route as well as answer the common question of many: “How to get from Sapa to Ha Giang loop ?”

How far is it?

Although Ha Giang and Lao Cai are neighboring provinces, they belong to different regions (Northeast and Northwest). If measured by straight-line distance, these two provinces are quite close to each other. However, the distance by road is quite far.

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The distance is about 240km, with winding mountain passes, steep slopes, and rocky cliffs. Moreover, unfavorable weather conditions such as rain, fog, and even landslides pose extreme danger.

Despite the majestic beauty, there are many hidden dangers along the entire route. Therefore, travelers should consider choosing the most suitable and safest routes and transfer options.

How long to go by bus?

Although the distance is only about 240km, mostly through mountainous terrain, so the travel time from the center of Sapa to the city of Ha Giang will take about 6 to 6.5 hours, including rest stops and passenger pick-up and drop-off times.

If you want to continue traveling to other destinations such as Meo Vac or Dong Van, you will need to transfer to another vehicle, which will take additional time. Therefore, please plan a suitable itinerary to ensure your health.

Ticket price

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Vehicle	Ticket price per way (USD)	Best companies/operators
Limousine bus	17.00	Quang Nghi Bus
VIP-34 sleeper bus	17.00	Quang Nghi Bus
Vip cabin bus	20.00 – 24.00	Sapa Group Bus

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The best means of transportation for tourists

Limousine 13-seater bus

Limousine with 13 seats from Quang Nghi Bus Company is one of the preferred means of transportation for tourists when traveling between 2 cities. The vehicle features 13 premium leather seats, all of which can recline. Onboard, there is Wi-Fi and water available for passengers throughout the journey.

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The bus schedule is as follows:

From Sapa: 07:30; 16:00
From Ha Giang: 07:30; 16:00
Travel time: 6.5 hours

Pick-up and drop-off points:

Bus offices, hotels/homestays in city center

Ticket prices: 17.00 USD/way

VIP-22 private cabin bus

The VIP cabin bus between Sapa and Ha Giang operated by Sapa Group Bus has recently been put into service with 1 trip per day. This is a reputable and high-quality bus company, trusted by customers on the Hanoi – Sapa route. In order to provide customers with an even better experience for the journey Sapa – Ha Giang, the company has introduced the VIP cabin bus.

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The VIP cabin bus features 22 separate cabin compartments, arranged in 2 rows and 2 floors. Each cabin bed is equipped with discreet curtains, charging ports, Wi-Fi, reading lights, and a standard massage system.

The bus schedule of VIP Cabin bus:

From Sapa: 14:30
From Ha Giang: 07:30
Travel time: 6.0 hours

Pick-up and drop-off points:

Bus office in Sapa, hotels/homestays in Sapa town center
Bus office in Ha Giang, hotels/homestays in city center

Ticket prices: 17.00 USD/way

VIP-34 sleeper bus

The 34-bed VIP sleeper bus is a type of sleeper bus for Sapa travel, featuring 34 individual bed compartments with discreet curtains. Each bed is spacious and suitable for the standard size of foreign tourists.

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The bus schedule:

From Sapa: 10:00; 19:30
From Ha Giang: 10:00; 19:30
Travel time: 6.5 hours

Pick-up and drop-off points:

Bus office in Sapa
Bus office in Ha Giang, hotels/homestays in city center

How to book ticket

To book bus tickets from Sapa to Ha Giang, you can research on Tripadvisor and contact individual bus companies or trusted online travel agents as: 12go, Bookaway, Baolau, Klook, A21 Tours, Govntravel … Additionally, a faster and simpler way is to book tickets through Viet Transfers – the reliable, and most reputable bus ticket booking system in Vietnam!

When booking tickets through Viet Transfers, you can easily choose between different bus companies and types of buses. Ticket prices on Viet Transfers are always cheaper or equal to the official prices of bus companies. Once booked, tickets will be confirmed via email/Whatsapp, and on the day of travel, you just need to provide your name and booking phone number to board the bus. Viet Transfers is also the first and only company to guarantee a refund if the bus company does not reserve a seat for the passenger.

In case you need to change or cancel your ticket, you just need to call in advance, and you can change or cancel your ticket free of charge.

Furthermore, with the advantage of a network linking many bus companies, if the bus company you booked with encounters any issues such as delays or cancellations, Viet Transfers will always assist you in finding the best alternative transportation quickly and efficiently.

Routes from Sapa, Ha Giang

From Sapa, you can also travel to:

• Sapa – Hanoi
• Sapa – Ninh Binh
• Sapa – Ha Long

From Ha Giang, you can travel to:

• Ha Giang – Hanoi
• Ha Giang – Ha Long
• Ha Giang – Cat Ba Island