Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Hanoi
Sapa
Sun, Apr 6
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.59
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP 20
00:30
07:10
$15.24
  3.3
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.59
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
10:45
$18.71
  4.7
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
05:15
11:15
$17.06
  4.7
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.86
  5.0
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
06:00
12:15
$12.31
  4.4
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
06:20
12:20
$15.24
  4.5
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
06:40
12:40
$7.04
  3.9
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
07:00
13:00
$7.04
  3.9
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:20
13:20
$15.24
  4.5
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
07:45
14:00
$12.31
  4.8
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
14:01
$27.36
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$15.24
  4.5
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:40
14:40
$15.63
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:00
14:00
$17.59
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$15.24
  4.5
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.55
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.59
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
$15.24
  4.5

Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$8
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

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 Sapa Open Tour (HK Sapa Open Tour), 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
VV
I have booked for 4 cabin seats but they gave us 2 cabin seats, as it is very hectic to adjust 2 persons in 1 cabin and is not suitable for a 5.5 feet guy to fit in the cabin. Waste of money.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 20, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 15, 2025
T
We took the bus from Hanoi to Sapa at around 6.30am. The bus was comfortable, and the driver was good. There's no toilet, but they stopped twice on the way. Once in Yen Bai and again at Lao Cai. Make sure you watch the driver when you stop because they can leave quickly without much warning. The seats are fairly clean but not spotless. The bus took about 6 hours. But don't expect it to be exactly on time for arrival/departure. We're in Vietnam, things run differently here. The team at the office in Sapa are nice and friendly. Overall, would recommend.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 12, 2025
RV
So comfortable and cozy cabins. I had a wonderful experience
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP 22, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 12, 2025
HJ
Comfortable, roomy and punctual, would use every time
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin lower berth, Sapa Express, Mar 5, 2025
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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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