Luang Prabang to Sapa bus is a popular way of travelling between Laos and Vietnam.There are up to 4 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Luang Prabang at 07:30h, arriving at Sapa at 01:30h the following day. While the latest bus departs at 07:30h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
Luang Prabang, Laos
The shortest travel distance between Luang Prabang and Sapa is 413 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 07:30 has a travel time of 18:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 18:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sapa earlier, there
is 1 night coach departing from Luang Prabang to Sapa.
The overnight coach departs at 07:30 and arrives at 01:30
the following day.
Bus companies operating the Luang Prabang to Sapa route
Family Service is the carrier operating this route. This company has not been reviewed by travellers yet.
Departure and arrival stations
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