Sapa to Cat Ba Bus

Sapa to Cat Ba Cat Ba to Sapa

Sapa to Cat Ba Route Summary

Sapa to Cat Ba bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 59 daily bus departures available, including 53 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sapa bus station at 05:30h, arriving at Cat Ba bus station at 15:30h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 10:30h the following day.
Departure station and country SapaVietnam
Arrival station and country Cat BaVietnam
Travel Distance 0 mi
Average Trip Duration 11h 10min
Total Departures 59
Popular Operators Grouptour, TBus
Lowest Price $20
Transportation Options Bus, Minivan



Getting from Sapa and Cat Ba by bus

The shortest travel distance between Sapa and Cat Ba is 0 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 07:30 has a travel time of 09:20h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. 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 Cat Ba earlier, there are over 50 night buses from Sapa to Cat Ba. The overnight buses depart between 20:20 and 23:30 and arrive between 07:15 and 11:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Cat Ba:
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Bus companies operating the Sapa to Cat Ba route

There is a total of 8 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

6.2 Grouptour
7.7 TBus
2.5 Ket Doan
7.2 Duc Duong Bus
6.4 Sapa Discovery Travel
3.8 Vietnam Luxury Travel

Departure and arrival stations

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

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

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  Cat Ba

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Cat Ba here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $20 (One-Way) or $40 (Return).

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