Hanoi to Sapa Bus

Hanoi to Sapa Sapa to Hanoi

Hanoi to Sapa Route Summary

Hanoi to Sapa bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 118 daily bus departures available, including 42 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Hanoi bus station at 00:30h, arriving at Sapa bus station at 06:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:55h, arriving at 04:55h the following day.

Departure station and country HanoiVietnam
Arrival station and country SapaVietnam
Travel Distance 196 mi
Average Trip Duration 05h 45min
Total Departures 118
Popular Operators Grouptour, Sao Viet
Lowest Price $8
Transportation Options Bus, Train, Minivan



Getting from Hanoi and Sapa by bus

The shortest travel distance between Hanoi and Sapa is 196 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 15:25 has a travel time of 04:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:00h. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Sapa earlier, there are 42 night buses and 9 overnight trains from Hanoi to Sapa. The overnight journeys start between 18:20 and 23:55 depending on whether you're travelling by bus or train and arrive between 00:50 and 06:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Sapa:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies operating the Hanoi to Sapa route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have been rated 3 times by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating the route and their overall rating.

6.2 Grouptour
7.7 TBus
7.2 Duc Duong Bus
6.4 Sapa Discovery Travel
10 HK Open Tour

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Hanoi or Sapa bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Hanoi

You can see information about the departure station and stops Hanoi here

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  Sapa

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Sapa here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $8 (One-Way) or $16 (Return).

Travel reviews for Hanoi to Sapa bus

3 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Hanoi to Sapa. The average rating is 9.7. You can read the users' review of the bus company below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
9.38 by SILVIA
10 by KATE
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Other popular destinations from Sapa

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