Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

IS
I was very much disappointed by this service from the very beginning if our journey. I booked two seats and got a voucher, where it was written that we have vip seats. there was no info in voucher or description that we got random seats selection and we were INSISTED to sot at the very back of van even when i told i get sick sotting in the back of van. If you choose this operator make sure in advance, that you get a chance to choose a free seat from available at that moment. Driver hardly speaks english too. Maybe i would have not written this response, but i am currently coming back with other company to hanoi from sapa and got 100% perfect service with no such stress.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Limousine 11 VIP Seat, Sapaking Limousine, Jan 13, 2026
SL
Curtains are old, dirty and no blanket for each cabin. Bus staffs are not friendly, seems they know english but unnecessarily shouted in their language to passengers. Suggested to improve the staffs ' communication skill.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 12, 2026
JH
Hanoi - Sapa sleeper bus with compartments. This was absolutely brilliant very clean, well organised, the driver was patient and drove safely. They organised a shuttle bus to our hotels for free on arrival which I wasn't expecting!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jan 8, 2026
IB
The AC was on 100% and it was getting cold, but otherwise everything was ok
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 7, 2026
GR
The bus was comfortable but the reading light in my cabin didn’t work, usb-c charging port didn’t work. The drivers didn’t let anyone out of the bus in stops, even though i needed to get a power bank from my bag and strech my legs. And because they didn’t let anyone leave the bus they arrived almost onehour earlier to the destination which was not very good for us because we were doing a night trip and you don’t like to arrive and everything is closed
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 7, 2026
AM
Arrived to my destination. Just not the most calm drive style ;)
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express, Jan 6, 2026
SG
It was not the best experience say the least… first they tried to put us in a bus later because it was ‘busy’. When we said we booked the bus an hour earlier they could make it work anyway and the bus was not full at all. We had to transfer. This was not what we booked, but oke. Transfer is oke if you note it down. The transfer itself was so hectic, nobody told us anything and nobody spoke english. We had to get into a bus we didnt booked. The sleeperbus driver was in my opinion a bit recless, hard not to fall out of the cabin, haha. The driver after the transfer was fine. You are not allowed to eat in the bus, 8 hours is a long time. Would recommend to put it into the advertisement.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jan 5, 2026
DS
Driver’s hospitality was terrible, he was mad all the time and didn’t answer at all when you’d ask him something, was singing behind the weel while people want to sleep during the night…
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jan 5, 2026
MG
Very clean but WiFi never worked, tv never worked, and every bathroom stop required cash to use a toilet.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jan 4, 2026
HS
Booked 2 tickets but only got one ticket from 7 Pham Van Dong Ha Noi office. And didnt get refund too.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Double cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 3, 2026
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.12
  4.2
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
00:30
06:45
$11.98
  4.7
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.12
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
12:15
$18.99
  4.7
Sao Viet
Sleeper
05:16
12:01
$11.79
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.41
  5.0
Inter Bus Lines
Sleeper 44
06:00
12:00
$7.23
  4.6
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
06:20
12:20
$14.84
  4.4
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
06:40
12:40
$6.85
  3.9
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
07:00
13:00
$6.85
  3.9
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:20
13:20
$14.84
  4.4
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
07:45
14:00
$11.98
  4.7
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
14:01
$15.22
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$14.84
  4.4
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:45
15:35
$13.72
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:01
15:01
$15.22
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$14.84
  4.4
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.27
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.12
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
$14.84
  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. 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.

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Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus12:00 凌晨
Latest Bus11:59 晚上
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Group Bus, Grouptour, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, Luxury Van Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Tbus, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus