Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

NW
Absolutely horrendous experience. Left an hour late and arrived 3 hours early. For a sleeper this was terrible. Also we got dropped off about an hour for Ho Chi Minh. We got on a shuttle to the city but the bus blasted music for the entire journey so not much chance of sleep. Avoid at all costs. People working for the bus were rude and unhelpful too. Literally nothing good to say.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jun 1, 2025
SL
Very clean but Wifi didn’t work and the driver was a a little bit aggressive driver. Unfortunately couldn’t sleep the whole night. Perfect shuttle organisation when we have arrived in Sapa.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, May 30, 2025
BL
On time and comfortable! I just wish the stops were quicker (first stop took 20 mins and the second 30 mins). Also wish they told in advance we were not allowed to take food inside the bus…
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), May 29, 2025
MG
Very comfortable upper cabin berth. Left slightly late. Seemed to stop at a lot of Sao Viet places enroute. Arrived almost half an hour late but overall experience a good one.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), May 29, 2025
RW
It was overall quite a pleasant ride. A member of staff came to find me at the bus stop and informed me where to go and wait for the coach. He was very helpful! There was a nice break for 40 minutes to get refreshments, toilet etc. Arrived on time. The only issue I had is that I couldn't lie down fully. There wasn't quite enough leg room for me but I am 6ft!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin, Tien Dat Trans, May 28, 2025
MD
Comfortable and looking clean. Nothing to claim.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), May 24, 2025
J
The driver was over an hour and a half late, and he did not allow anyone to eat food on the journey. We got to our Homestay over 2 hours late.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 23, 2025
MN
The driver from Hanoi to Sapa was great. He drove safely and was kind. The car was clean. I would like to travel with this driver again. Thank you.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), May 22, 2025
DR
Good quality bus, left on time. Made a number of stops off the main road to pick up/drop off passengers on the way which took extra time. But the company can’t be begrudged.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 22, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), May 22, 2025
PH
Bed was comfortable, journey took longer than indicated due to traffic.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), May 18, 2025
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.29
  4.2
Sao Viet
Sleeper
00:19
06:59
$10.76
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP 20
00:40
07:20
$14.99
  3.3
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.29
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
10:45
$16.73
  4.7
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
05:15
11:15
$17.06
  4.7
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.58
  5.0
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
06:00
12:15
$12.11
  4.4
Sao Viet
Sleeper
06:16
14:01
$10.76
Grouptour
VIP 20
06:35
12:50
$13.24
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
06:55
13:10
$13.24
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
07:11
13:11
$13.43
  4.1
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
07:30
13:30
$19.21
  4.5
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
07:50
13:50
$14.60
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
08:10
14:25
$13.24
  4.1
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
08:30
14:30
$19.21
  4.5
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:00
14:00
$17.29
  4.2
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:16
16:01
$14.60
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.38
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.29
  4.2

Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes895
Distance238 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, Eco Sapa Limousine, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Sapa Bus, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, Ha Son Hai Van, Ha Son Hai Van, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapaking Limousine, Tbus, Tien Dat Trans, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Tourist, VietNam Travel Bus

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

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