Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

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Noriyuki Y
One of the passengers was watching a video about Vietnam at a very loud volume.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 16, 2026
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Kevin K
Beautiful Cabin, but crazy driver .. Every 1,5h stop was okay, but i dont understand why the driver always had to drive hard left and right curves before the stop - just to wake everybody up.. but He could also talk or shout to tell the sleeping people that He will stop, or not ??
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 16, 2026
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Louise
This was a really good bus service, there were numerous wee stops a long the way and a slightly longer one to get food. Of course the food is slightly more pricey at the bus stops. The driver was safe and the sleeper was comfortable. Really nice views along the way too!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, King Express Bus, Mar 15, 2026
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Gabriela T
The bus was on time, and the sleeping bus was comfortable. You have a blanket and a bottle of water provided. The driver spoke no English and didn’t make any toilet stops from Hanoi to Sapa 5h, but it was during the night so it was ok. Overall I recommend it!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 14, 2026
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Anne M
Nice bus, good sleep space! Really comfortable
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 13, 2026
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Martina W
Bus was great but driver was very rude and impatient. No information given how long mid way stop was for. Would be easy to learn one sentence, even one English word to communicate with passengers who all speak some English. Felt like cattle in a market at the mid way stop… it was all money money and a big rush to eat food and get back on the bus. My advice, bring your own food and use the toilet on the bus if you can. My stars are for the lovely clean bus!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 12, 2026
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Mixhael S
Do it only If you have to. You would think after having so many tourists from abroad the driver would learn at least few words in English or at least have some more information printed out but no, and if you do something that you not suppose to do you getting shouted at. Overall the ride is OK and will get you to the destination. Not on time, driver on the phone most of the time so don’t forget your noise cancelling headphones ;) suppose to be 2 stops - three was only 1 with feeling no other than you’ve being forced to buy stuff from this place that been made up for all of us obviously with overpriced everything including paid toilet that lady is making up the price as she wish. No food in the bus?! Which we haven’t been told either. I suggest to get to the bus tired so you can sleep all the way :)
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 12, 2026
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Junko S
Beyond expectations! ⭐️ The bus was amazing and super comfortable. The driver drove very carefully, which made the whole trip feel safe and relaxing. The seats are very spacious, and they provide blankets, which is perfect for resting. You can easily sleep or just sit back and relax during the journey.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 11, 2026
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Sujay S
Ride was comfortable. Bus was on time.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 11, 2026
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Ane R
Amazing comfortable bus and so easy to book with 12Go
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 10, 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
$14.83
  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
$14.83
  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
$15.21
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$14.83
  4.4
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:45
15:35
$13.72
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:01
15:01
$15.21
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$14.83
  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
$14.83
  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$9
Fastest Bus5h 30m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, Duc Duong, Full Moon Travel Asia, Futa Ha Son, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Group Bus, Grouptour, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Ninh Binh Interbus, Phuc Lam Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, VietNam Travel Bus