Buses from Sapa to Hanoi

Buses from Sapa to Hanoi

Sapa
Hanoi
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Sapa to Hanoi Destination Reviews

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Jessica V
Didn't informed us ahead of time that pick-up at the hotel is not included. I sent a message thru their whatsapp number but it took time before they replied. The bus has a bad smell, there's uncollected trash on the cabin, the airconditioned is not working well – that makes me more uncomfortable. Lastly, upon reaching to the drop-off (114 Trần Nhật Duật) the staff are so rude!
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 16, 2026
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David V
Bus was dirty and smelly - I would not choose this bus company again in the future
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Double cabin, Group Bus, Mar 15, 2026
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Rosalie H
I was tell, after I paid, that the bus was full. After many discussions, the staff found an acceptable solution. Everything went well but it was stressful at first time.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus VIP Limousine VIP Seat, President Limousine by HK Buslines, Mar 15, 2026
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Julian K
No sleep, just being thrown around endlessly. To bottom cabin was a bit better. When asking for one the receptionist told us we have to pay the double cabin. After refusing and telling her the bottom cabins are the same size, because I've seen them, it was suddenly possible. We took a bus washing break during the ride. I realized because a loud noise woke me up that I could not identify. It was high preassure water hitting my window and the rest of the bus. They do not understand that they are transporting sleeping humans. We were an time on the departure, but we arrived an hour early. This was actually a problem, because our hotel wasdnot ready. Also it means the bus driver rushed the ride, which probably made the shaking of the bus even worse than it had to be.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 14, 2026
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Adrian M
We used the HK buslines service from Sapa to Hanoi. 12Go are an intermediary who send the booking request. As we booked the day before both times the HK bus lines service was actually fully booked and we were offered alternate times which was ok. Better to ask your accomodation provider to book if in Sapa as then HK buslines will pickup from hotel/hostel.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus VIP Limousine VIP Seat, President Limousine by HK Buslines, Mar 11, 2026
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Paula H
Fantastic trip
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Sleeper 44, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), Mar 8, 2026
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Halil M
The service was excellent on the bus from Hanoi to Sapa; there was a toilet on board, and announcements were made in English during our breaks. However, on the return trip from Sapa to Hanoi, unfortunately, there was no toilet on the bus, and it was impossible to keep track of how long our breaks lasted.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Mar 7, 2026
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Lilian K
The bus stopped twice but only for the guys from the company. We were not allowed to go out for a 6hour journey.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 7, 2026
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Semen B
Pretty fresh bus with nice sleep boxes. We have departure in time. Office in sapa is good. But air conditioning system have a gaps, and cold air flow impossible to stop. Bus have night stops, and interrupt sleeping, and came earlier then in schedule, so not feel pretty fresh after. But we are in Hanoi, so thank you
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 7, 2026
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Stephen
Very prompt. Driver did a great job. Coach was ok.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 5, 2026
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Sapa to Hanoi Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
00:15
06:00
$17.88
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
03:55
09:55
$15.21
  4.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
04:55
10:55
$15.21
  4.0
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:30
11:20
$14.83
  5.0
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
05:50
10:50
$14.45
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
06:15
13:45
$18.99
  4.3
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
06:38
12:43
$13.12
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
06:55
12:55
$26.63
  4.0
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
07:15
13:00
$17.88
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 22
07:31
14:31
$15.98
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP 22
07:50
14:10
$15.50
  3.0
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
08:15
14:00
$17.88
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
08:38
14:43
$13.12
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:55
14:55
$26.63
  4.0
Ha Son Hai Van
Sleeper
09:15
16:45
$14.19
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
09:38
15:43
$13.12
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:54
15:54
$15.21
  4.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
10:10
16:10
$14.45
  4.0
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Upper Single Cabin
10:30
16:45
$11.98
  4.3
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP 22
10:50
17:10
$15.50
  3.0

How to get from Sapa to Hanoi by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Sapa to Hanoi 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 Sapa to Hanoi 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 Sapa to Hanoi?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Sapa to Hanoi 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 Sapa to Hanoi by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Sapa to Hanoi 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 Sapa and Hanoi 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 Sapa to Hanoi by Bus?

The ticket price from Sapa to Hanoi 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.

Sapa to Hanoi timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Sapa to Hanoi 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.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Sapa to Hanoi

Facts about the bus from Sapa to Hanoi

Cheapest Bus$9
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus5:15 AM
Latest Bus11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance196 kilometers
Bus CompaniesApril Adventure, Arirang Travel, Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Panorama, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Daily Limousine, Duc Duong, Full Moon Travel Asia, Futa Ha Son, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Group Bus, Grouptour, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Ninh Binh Interbus, Phuc Lam Limousine, Sao Vang, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, VietNam Travel Bus