Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

Buses from Hanoi to Sapa

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Hanoi to Sapa Destination Reviews

CS
The company sent a driver to pick me up from the hotel. We were transferred to another vehicle at the meeting point to another location where the sleeper bus is. We have to remove our shoes to board the bus. The cabin was clean and the massage function of the bed, fantastic. There were 2 rest stops, each of 20 minutes duration. The drivers do check the size of the hand luggage. NO FOOD ON THE BUS.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Oct 30, 2025
MU
The bus was late, we stopped a lot and we arrived more than an hour later than the schedule.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Oct 29, 2025
RP
AVOID THIS! Either the bus came very late or did not come at all! I'm at the boarding point 20 minutes ahead of the 9:30 PM schedule, and I waited for almost an hour, but the assigned bus did not appear. The operator did not make any contact, and I believe the boarding area indicated in the itinerary is WRONG, and that you have to ask random people in the area to know where exactly it is (it's actually in front of a hotel). Avoid at all costs and just book an operator with a functioning office for concerns like this. I know it's cheap, but not worth the hassle. Never again!
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 40, Tien Dat Trans, Oct 29, 2025
DP
Interesting… It’s a love bus, with hello kitty’s stickers everywhere. Super cool.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), Oct 28, 2025
VR
Everything was great. If you're over 165cm the seats are too short to extend your legs properly.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Oct 26, 2025
A
We had a really positive experience with Sao Viet despite reading some negative reviews on Trip Advisor. The bus was clean and comfortable and we both felt safe on the whole journey. The staff in the office at Sa Pa were friendly and gave us a free ride to our hotel in their shuttle bus. I have only travelled with them once but I couldn’t fault them.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Oct 25, 2025
CF
The bus driver was rude to us while checking our tickets. He also drove quite aggressively during the night, which made it difficult to sleep. The bus in general was totally fine.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Oct 25, 2025
NS
The ride was comfortable, and I was able to sleep during the journey. The bus driver is helpful. However, once you arrive in Sapa, a taxi driver in the same company uniform might tell you the ride to your hotel is free. But when you show your address, the story changes, and they’ll charge you double. To avoid this, it's best to confirm the price and show your hotel address before getting in the car. Or ask your hotel to arrange pick up service in advance.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Oct 22, 2025
OH
Very pleasant journey, comfortable buses, helpful and informative staff. There was no toilet but they make a few stops for food and toilets.
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Oct 22, 2025
TS
TV was not working (not even a remote) Massage only partially Rest was good 👍
Hanoi to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Oct 19, 2025
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
€14.66
  4.2
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
00:30
06:45
€10.26
  4.7
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
01:00
06:00
€14.66
  4.2
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
04:45
12:15
€16.29
  4.7
Sao Viet
Sleeper
05:16
12:01
€10.10
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:40
11:40
€14.05
  5.0
Inter Bus Lines
Sleeper 44
06:00
12:00
€6.19
  4.6
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
06:20
12:20
€12.70
  4.4
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
06:40
12:40
€5.86
  3.9
Sapa Dragon Express
Sleeper
07:00
13:00
€5.86
  3.9
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:20
13:20
€12.70
  4.4
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
07:45
14:00
€10.26
  4.7
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:01
14:01
€13.03
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
08:20
14:20
€12.70
  4.4
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:45
15:35
€11.77
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:01
15:01
€13.03
  4.1
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:20
15:20
€12.70
  4.4
Sao Vang
Sleeper
09:40
14:55
€8.79
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:00
15:00
€14.66
  4.2
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
10:20
16:20
€12.70
  4.4

Transportation from Hanoi to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Hanoi to Sapa

Cheapest Bus€8
Fastest Bus4h 45m
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance225 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, Duc Duong, Eco Sapa Limousine, Full Moon Travel Asia, Futa Ha Son, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Green Sapa Bus, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, Ha Son Ha Tinh Sapa, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Luxury Van Limousine, Newstar Transport, Ninh Binh Interbus, Phuc Lam Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Sapaking Limousine, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Vietnam Luxury Travel

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

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