Buses from Sapa to Hanoi

Buses from Sapa to Hanoi

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Sapa to Hanoi Destination Reviews

MP
Mirco P
Everything Washington perfetto!
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 28, 2026
JC
John C
Driver was watching a movie while driving and got in an accident. It was a sleeper bus and we were the first roll behind the driver. He talked continuously for 4 hours, first to his assistant then to a friend he picked up who sat on the floor beside him. Then on his phone to another driver. After the break he turn on a movie, which resulted him hitting a truck. No one was hurt but it unnecessarily delayed the trip. Unsure why a bus would have a movie screen at the driver's seat which could power on while driving. After the accident a passenger had to turn off the movie and then he started talking on his phone and driving with one hand. Terrible trip
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 27, 2026
MC
Marta C
The bus we booked was fully booked so the put us on a bus 1,5 hours later. When arriving to Hanoi the bus stopped at their agency and the put us in smalles limousines to go to the final destination but the process took over half an hour because three buses arrived at the same time and the limousines were not there. Apart from that some belts did not work and the driver drove very aggressively hooping all the time when cars were not fast enough for him so that sleeping was not possible at all. Really not what you expect of a luxus bus.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus VIP Limousine VIP Seat, President Limousine by HK Buslines, Mar 27, 2026
NP
Nelson P
Really uncomfortable cabin with limited leg room. High temperature even with AC on all the way. Nevertheless, bus on time.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 27, 2026
AD
Annika D
Even left 10 minutes before scedule and arrived at time. A nice ride to Hanoi
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 26, 2026
ED
Euan D
Feel compelled to write a good review as I feel some of the other passengers might unfairly leave bad ones. The bus was on time, clean and comfortable. At one point the driver stopped to relieve himself, at which point a lot of the other passengers tried to get off the bus. He tried explaining to them that there was a toilet on the bus for them to use, but they demanded to get off and seemed very unhappy. The toilet on the bus was clean enough and worked fine, it just seemed like the other passengers didn’t know it was there and thought they were being denied a bathroom break on a 6 hour bus ride. Overall very thing was fine.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 24, 2026
SW
Shana W
the driver Nguyen Tuyel Nhung was very agressive, rude and blew the horn aggresively the entire trip. There was no way to sleep with the loudness from it all. He yelled during his long phone calls, wouldn't allow us to bring our backpacks on, eat, and was overall very mean in our interactions. We rode with Sao Viet twice, the first time was great with an amazing bis driver, this last time was the complete opposite.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 22, 2026
BB
Bella B
Bus was great, don’t hold them to the times. Was meant to be 11am-2pm and was actually 12pm-5pm lol
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 22, 2026
TP
Tommy P
No pillow. Forgot my food bag that the driver forced me to stow in front, even though it was all gifts that I did not intend to consume. No one helped me retrieve the bag. This made me mad.
Sapa to Hanoi, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Mar 17, 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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Sapa to Hanoi Bus Schedule

OperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
00:15
06:00
$17.85
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
03:55
09:55
$15.19
  4.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
04:55
10:55
$15.19
  4.0
Grouptour
VIP 20
05:30
11:20
$14.81
  5.0
Sapa Ethnic Travel
VIP Luxury 22
05:50
10:50
$14.43
Ha Son Hai Van
Royal Cabin
06:15
13:45
$18.99
  4.3
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
06:38
12:43
$13.10
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
06:55
12:55
$26.58
  4.0
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
07:15
13:00
$17.85
VietNam Travel Bus
Sleeper 22
07:31
14:31
$15.95
Full Moon Travel Asia
VIP 22
07:50
14:10
$15.50
  3.0
Techbus VN JSC
VIP 22
08:15
14:00
$17.85
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
08:38
14:43
$13.10
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
08:55
14:55
$26.58
  4.0
Ha Son Hai Van
Sleeper
09:15
16:45
$14.19
Luxury Van Limousine
VIP Cabin
09:38
15:43
$13.10
  5.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
09:54
15:54
$15.19
  4.0
Sao Viet
VIP Cabin
10:10
16:10
$14.43
  4.0
G8 Sapa Open Tour
Single Cabin
10:30
16:45
$11.96
  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$10
Fastest Bus5h
Earliest Bus5:15 AM
Latest Bus11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes0
Distance196 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAmazing Vietnam Travel, April 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, 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