Buses from Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Sapa

Buses from Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Sapa

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Noi Bai Airport to Sapa Destination Reviews

L
Bumpy travel, 1st seat after driver Sound of an alarm or else Chargin port didn’t work
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jul 30, 2025
DQ
Picked up was late. Thought we were forgotten.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jul 29, 2025
PJ
Overall, I wasn’t very impressed with the bus service from Hanoi Airport to Sapa. The most critical issue was that the bus arrived in Sapa one and a half hours later than scheduled. Surprisingly, this didn’t seem to concern the local passengers, which made me wonder if such delays are considered normal. Communication throughout the trip was quite difficult, especially for non-Vietnamese speakers. However, I appreciated that both the driver and the attendant appeared to do their best. They were polite and handled the trip quite professionally despite the language barrier.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jul 28, 2025
RH
I'm on the interbus now and the hkbusline was 10 times more comfortable.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 26, 2025
JE
We were told to travel to T1 for pick up so paid for a taxi there, only to ha taken back to T2 for the bus. Pick up instructions were not clear.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jul 26, 2025
CZ
The bus was late for almost an hour. It was too hard to sleep and rest as the driving was way too fast which made it more shaky and unstable. I felt very unsafe with the way he drives. Honking was present the whole 6 hour ride, literally every now and then. Too annoying.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP Luxury 22, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jul 24, 2025
DB
Well, I got to Sapa eventually, but the trip itself just was an “experience”: I was waiting at the bus stop for my 11:30 pm bus 30 minutes before the announced departure. 11:26 a bus pulled up, the driver came to the meeting point, asked “Sapa”, we replied with yes, he put on a cigarette, returned to the bus and pulled of. Very strange. Next bus (11:50) the driver came showed some names, some people boarded. We asked him what bus he was (we guessed he might have been the 10:30 pm, but no English at all. I contacted the “12GO premium customer support” that cost me 5 AUD, and within 30 minutes I had a reply that my bus would arrive in 15 minutes. Well, as there was no bus for another half an hour, so I contacted them again, I did not receive an answer for the next 8 hours. Luckily my bus showed up at close to 1 AM. The whole time you are surrounded by taxi drivers who will tell you that your bus won’t come anymore and you have to take a taxi for 2 Mio VND. They refuse to leave and try to get uncomfortably close to you… The bus itself is fairly new, but has a pretty bad smell to it. Cabin should be fine, unless you are a big European. After arriving in Sapa, they apparently organise a hotel transfer free of charge, but do yourself a favour and either walk or take a Grab (3 AUD) unless you really want to wait around for another 30 mins. All in all, this trip gets the job done but be prepared to wait
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 20, 2025
HK
They were late about one hour
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 18, 2025
VL
The bus ride from Hanoi to Sa pa is right on time. You do get twisted and turned from time to time but overall, it was comfortable. HK Buslines is the company I went with. They have free shuttle to the hotels within Sa Pa. Definitely recommend vip bus going to Sa Pa. It's my first time book through 12go.asia and everything went smoothly.
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 16, 2025
IR
We booked for 4 double, but only receive 3 single cabin. Got refund for only 200000VND
Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Double cabin, Group Bus, Jul 13, 2025
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Noi Bai Airport to Sapa Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
00:00
05:00
$14.50
  4.3
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Lower Cabin
00:25
06:10
$20.61
  5.0
HK Buslines
Upper Single Cabin
00:45
06:45
$11.54
  5.0
Ket Doan Travel
Cabin 22
01:01
06:01
$13.36
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP22 + VAN
06:00
11:55
$18.70
  4.5
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21
06:20
12:00
$16.59
Sao Viet
Sleeper
06:36
13:01
$11.83
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
07:00
12:00
$14.50
  4.3
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
07:16
12:46
$14.50
King Express Bus
Sleeper
07:35
14:05
$5.29
  4.4
King Express Bus
Sleeper
07:55
14:25
$5.29
  4.4
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 20
08:15
14:15
$19.08
  4.5
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:31
14:01
$14.50
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
09:00
14:00
$14.50
  4.3
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21
09:21
15:01
$16.59
Sao Viet
VIP Single Cabin
09:45
14:45
$15.27
  4.3
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21
10:05
15:45
$16.59
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21
10:21
16:01
$16.59
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Lower Cabin
10:40
16:25
$20.61
  5.0
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
11:00
16:00
$14.50
  4.3

Transportation from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

Facts about the bus from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus12:00 AM
Latest Bus11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes323
Distance200 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Daily Limousine, Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Group Bus, Grouptour, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, Ket Doan Travel, King Express Bus, Luxury Van Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Tbus, Vietnam Luxury Travel

How to get from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport to Sapa?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport to Sapa by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport to Sapa by Bus?

The ticket price from Noi Bai Airport 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.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Noi Bai Airport 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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