Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

AL
Anton L
Clean sleeper bus, right on time! Bit small for tall people but overall great experience
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jun 3, 2026
NW
Nadine W
I would absolutely recommend this agency. The bus was clean, the beds were spacious, they have a toilet on the bus and everything went very smoothly! Due to hourly stops, the trip Took about 1hr longer than advertised.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jun 3, 2026
JS
Jeroen S
Bus was fine, but like everyone is saying in the comments: departure address is wrong. How difficult can it be to change it?
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 31, 2026
JH
Julie H
Easy to find pick up location after details were sent to us. Friendly staff
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 28, Sapa Express, May 31, 2026
AF
Asako F
First of all, the address of meeting point is 16 Tran Nhat Duat, not 114. They informed me day before afternoon by call. It was better to be informed by message as well. In addition, on the way to the destination, there were a lot of stops, which cause delay, I believe. It is better to have information in english.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 25, 2026
JC
John C
Clean bus. Pretty comfortable. 1 hour late however, and WiFi stopped working halfway.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 25, 2026
DE
David E
It was nice and clean, and they even had a shuttle bus to the hotel. The only thing that bothered me was that I'm 177cm, and the bed was a bit short for me, which gave me some leg cramps overnight.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, May 24, 2026
PL
Palma L
I traveled with S-Trip from Hanoi to Sapa and also from Sapa back to Hanoi, and I was very satisfied with the service. They were easy to reach and responded quickly to any questions. The bus was clean, comfortable, and in very good condition. I also accidentally left some belongings on the bus, and they kindly kept them safe for me until I returned to Hanoi. Excellent service overall, highly recommended!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 24 Upper, S Trip, May 23, 2026
AE
Andreas E
Trip took 1 hours longer (7 instead of 6)
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 23, 2026
BL
Brandon L
Communication was great, instructions were clear on where you needed to be and when. Bus was clean and cabins had plenty of room in terms of width. I’m 5ft 11inches and it was a slightly tight fit for length. But that was to be expected. Bus stop had drivers at the end to shuttle you to your Accomodation for a reasonable price. Great service.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 24 Lower, S Trip, May 20, 2026
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.09
  4.2
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Single Cabin
00:30
06:45
$11.96
  4.7
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.09
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
12:15
$18.99
  4.7
Sao Viet
Sleeper
05:16
12:01
$11.77
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.38
  5.0
Inter Bus Lines
Sleeper 44
06:00
12:00
$7.22
  4.6
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
06:20
12:20
$14.81
  4.4
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
06:40
12:40
$6.84
  3.9
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
07:00
13:00
$6.84
  3.9
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:20
13:20
$14.81
  4.4
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Single Cabin
07:45
14:00
$11.96
  4.7
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
14:01
$15.19
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$14.81
  4.4
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:45
15:35
$13.72
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:01
15:01
$15.19
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$14.81
  4.4
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.25
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.09
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
$14.81
  4.4

How to get from Hanoi to Sapa by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Hanoi to Sapa is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Hanoi to Sapa tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Hanoi to Sapa?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Hanoi to Sapa depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Sapa by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Hanoi to Sapa is about 5h 30m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Hanoi and Sapa may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Sapa by Bus?

The ticket price from Hanoi to Sapa can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Hanoi to Sapa timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Hanoi to Sapa timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$11
Fastest Bus5h 30m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance100 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAmazing Vietnam Travel, April Adventure, Asian Bus Travel, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Group Bus, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Ninh Binh Interbus, S Trip, Sao Viet, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, VietNam Travel Bus