Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

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Emil C
Ride was two hours late and personal in the bus was very unfriendly. The vip seats were nice though.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Feb 8, 2026
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Sarah H
Bus broke down on a hill but the driver managed to get it going again about an hour later. Did still end up in Sapa even though it was a few hours late. Seats were snug but i got to cuddle my friend so winning
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), Feb 7, 2026
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Redouan B
Very bad.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Feb 7, 2026
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Marije V
Clean bus, water provided, left in time!!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Feb 6, 2026
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Marzena S
Everything was great, bus was late a bit but like 15 minutes. Water and sanitation tissue was provided, bus was clean and tidy. Staff was helpful.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Feb 2, 2026
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Zuzanna
I booked the sleeper bus at 6am and ended up starting the trip at 7am in a van instead. No explanation, no information in advance
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper, Sapa Dragon Express, Feb 1, 2026
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Tania
Very comfortable VIP bus, smooth ride overall I had a very good experience traveling with G8. The VIP bus is extremely comfortable, clean, and well-equipped — one of the best buses I’ve taken in Vietnam. The only small downside was an unexpected stop for breakfast about 30 minutes before arriving at the destination, which caused a slight delay. Personally, I would have preferred to arrive directly since we were already very close. That said, the comfort and quality of the bus definitely make up for it. I would still highly recommend G8 for long-distance travel.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jan 28, 2026
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Singh B
Very good. Was not expecting to first go on a small shuttle to the main bus. Seats recline back and has massage option as well as heat or cold air in seats. Two rest stops were made along the way from Hanoi to Sapa. No shoes allowed in bus and at the stops they provide sandals for temporarily use. Would use again.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus VIP Limousine VIP Seat, President Limousine by HK Buslines, Jan 28, 2026
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Caly D
The cabins did not feel clean and smelled of cheesy feet. The service station stop food was probably the worst food I’ve ever had in my life and generally the ride was not very comfortable. It’s good there was a toilet on board at least and the driver was safe and good at his job
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 28, 2026
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Paul J
Every Things we re ok juste thé driver driver really fast!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jan 27, 2026
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$17.34
  4.2
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
00:30
06:45
$12.14
  4.7
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
$17.34
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
12:15
$18.99
  4.7
Sao Viet
Sleeper
05:16
12:01
$11.95
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
$16.62
  5.0
Inter Bus Lines
Sleeper 44
06:00
12:00
$7.32
  4.6
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
06:20
12:20
$15.03
  4.4
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
06:40
12:40
$6.94
  3.9
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
07:00
13:00
$6.94
  3.9
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:20
13:20
$15.03
  4.4
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
07:45
14:00
$12.14
  4.7
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
14:01
$15.41
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
$15.03
  4.4
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:45
15:35
$13.72
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:01
15:01
$15.41
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
$15.03
  4.4
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
$10.40
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
$17.34
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
$15.03
  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 4h 45m. 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 Bus4h 45m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Futa Ha Son, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Interbus, Phuc Lam Limousine, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine