Halong Bay to Sapa

Halong Bay to Sapa

Halong Bay
Sapa
Fri, Aug 7
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Halong Bay to Sapa Destination Reviews

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Sophia S
They changed the bus at 5 am in the morning.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 41, Ha Long Bus Travel, Jan 17, 2026
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Soon S
Only stop once on the road for us to go toilet. Since we travelling at night, almost slept all the way to destination. Overall comfortable journey.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Oct 14, 2025
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Neus
They put our luggage on a box full of fish and then it smelled during our trip
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Aug 17, 2025
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Alfonso S
Great overnight bus, pretty spacious, although you can't fully lie and stretch your legs, so count with sleeping all night with folded legs. They give you blankets, which is nice and necessary, as the AC is blowing the entire journey full power. Overall it's a good option for night bus.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, May 5, 2025
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Anthony T
Bus on time, arrived 1h early. TV doesn’t work Overall good experience!
Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Jan 7, 2025
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Ivan G
The picking up was a little bit confuse but, finally the journey was good and confortable.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 21, 2023
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Jonas S
The trip was organized smoothly but the description of the pick-up location was misleading.
Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023
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Halong Bay to Sapa Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Halong Transportation
Standard 3pax
Any time
+7h 30m
¥29,633
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
05:50
14:50
¥4,320
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
06:50
15:50
¥4,320
  3.3
Bus
Green Bus Tourist Transport
VIP Cabin
07:20
16:20
¥4,929
Bus
Grouptour
VIP 22
07:45
16:25
¥4,628
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
08:50
17:50
¥4,320
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
09:50
18:50
¥4,320
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
10:55
19:55
¥4,320
  3.3
Bus
Duc Duong
Limousine + VIP Bus
11:30
22:00
¥4,073
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
11:50
20:50
¥4,320
  3.3
Van
Grouptour
Van + VIP Bus
12:10
21:10
¥4,320
  3.3
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 38 Express
12:45
21:05
¥2,407
Bus
Grouptour
Sleeper 38 Express
13:15
21:35
¥2,407
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
14:00
00:00
¥4,320
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
15:00
01:00
¥4,320
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
16:00
02:00
¥4,320
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
17:00
03:00
¥4,320
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
18:00
04:00
¥4,320
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
Sleeper 40
18:50
04:10
¥4,707
Bus
Full Moon Travel Asia
Sleeper 40
19:10
04:30
¥4,707

How to get from Halong Bay to Sapa

When you want to get from Halong Bay to Sapa, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 79,700. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as JPY 3,147.

How far is Halong Bay from Sapa?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Halong Bay to Sapa. Your trip will be a total of 202 miles (325 km). The flying distance is 202 miles (325 km).

How long does it take to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

The travel time from Halong Bay to Sapa can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 11 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Halong Bay to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as JPY 3,147 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as JPY 79,700.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Halong Bay to Sapa:

  • Bus tickets - JPY 3,147 to JPY 6,764;
  • Bus+Van price: JPY 4,443 - JPY 5,536. From Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 05:50 Halong SB1 until 21:00 Ha Long Bay Travel SP
  • Bus+taxi price: JPY 5,245. From Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 06:00 Ha Long City Center until 19:00 Ha Long City Center

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 21,661 to JPY 79,700.

How many trips per day are there between Halong Bay and Sapa?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 159 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Halong Bay to Sapa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Halong Bay to Sapa is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Halong Bay to Sapa. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as JPY 21,661.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Halong Bay to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Halong Bay to Sapa? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 81% decided to go for a bus.
  • 11% chosen Bus+Van
  • 5% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 3% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from Halong Bay to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Sapa

Cheapest Transport¥3,148
Fastest Transport6h 30m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day182
Distance325 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Bus Tourist Transport, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Mui Ne Private Car, New Way Travel, OUROS Travel, Phuc Xuyen, Saigon DMC, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn, Tbus, Viet Technologies Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus