Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Hanoi
Sapa
Tue, Apr 22
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.39
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP 20
00:30
07:10
$15.08
  3.0
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.39
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
10:45
$18.40
  4.7
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
05:15
11:15
$17.06
  4.7
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.68
  5.0
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
06:00
12:15
$12.18
  4.3
Grouptour
VIP 20
06:18
12:18
$13.51
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
06:35
12:50
$13.32
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
06:55
13:10
$13.32
  4.1
Grouptour
VIP 20
07:11
13:11
$13.51
  4.1
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
07:30
13:30
$19.33
  4.4
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:00
13:00
$17.39
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$15.08
  4.5
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:40
14:40
$15.46
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:00
14:00
$17.39
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$15.08
  4.5
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.44
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.39
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
$15.08
  4.5

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 Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Daiichi Travel, Eco Sapa Limousine, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Sapa Bus, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, Ha Son Hai Van, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, KadBus, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Sapaking Limousine, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tien Dat Trans, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus

Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

FW
This was the best sleeper bus I’ve been on so far! Everything was prompt. There was no confusion ticket or location pick up. They give you bottles of water, and a pillow and blanket are waiting for you on your seat. Air conditioned throughout. And during the 7 hour journey, they stopped twice for toilet breaks for 30 mins each time; that’s more than what I’ve received for buses more than double the duration! I’d highly recommend this company. Journey: Hanoi to Sapa
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 40, Tien Dat Trans, Apr 10, 2025
KH
Everything went well. It was well organized and easy to find the bus station.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 40, Tien Dat Trans, Apr 9, 2025
SG
Bus was on time but arrived earlier than expected making us wait to join our homestay which was still closed.. bus is less comfortable than other sleeping bus
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 20, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Apr 8, 2025
AM
Everything was good overall. You place your bag in the luggage compartment beneath the bus, as the bed inside is only just big enough to fit you. I kept my laptop with me, but it was a bit tight! I couldn’t fall asleep until late, but once I did, I slept quite well, haha. If you’re taller than about 1.75 metres, you might find it a bit cramped, the cabin is on the small side. You’ll likely need to bend your knees or rest your legs over the cup holder, but you’ll manage, haha. There’s no toilet on board, so make sure to use the facilities before boarding. On the bright side, food is provided for free in the lounge before the bus departs, which was a nice touch.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Sleeper 34, Duc Duong Bus, Apr 4, 2025
DM
The best sleeper bus in Hanoi - Sapa, hands down. We got the 12.50 bus from Hanoi and arrived at 8.20pm in Sapa. The bus driver was a smoooooth operator, no crazy maneuvers or anything. The wifi on board was ok for WhatsApp messages. We were so happy we booked it for our way back.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 31, 2025
OP
We got given a vip sleeper bus instead of the sleeper bus we were supposed to have. Although they changed our departure time. Im not sure why they pretend to offer departures every 10 mins as they clearly merge them all together. We left Hanoi 30 minutes late.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express, Mar 30, 2025
A
Very uncomfortable to sleep.. I have booked it for sleeper i didn't feel it was sleeper bus seems like semi sleeper. I didn’t liked it
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express, Mar 22, 2025
AT
Pretty good overall. The cabins are really wide however they are quite short. I'm 5ft 8 and had to bend my knees a little.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Mar 16, 2025
SO
Very comfortable and on time. Seats even had a massage function. However water was dropping through the roof of the van which was kinda disgusting.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Limousine 11, Sapaking Limousine, Mar 16, 2025
EK
While the bus was comfortable and the seats were spacious, the journey took an unnecessarily long time. Firstly stopping for an hour 20 mins from Sa Pa, then changing buses at Hanoi, the driver from Hanoi took several long bathroom breaks (but the rest of the passengers on the bus could not) and then attempted to make up up the lateness by driving incredibly fast and erratic, beeping every 2 minutes and breaking hard often. Yet still arriving to Ninh Binh 40 minutes late.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 15, 2025
4.4
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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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