Buses from Sapa to Tam Coc from VND 413k Feb 2026 ✅

Sapa to Tam Coc Destination Reviews

Valentin H

I booked a direct bus from Sapa to Ninh Binh, and we had a 1-hour connection in Hanoi, which wasn't really clear at the moment of the booking (they explained it on the confirmation though). Drivers were rudes. Bus wasn't super comfy either, air conditionning was broken (impossbile to turn it off, so it was super cold).

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Jan 30, 2026

Dan S

Bed to short. I’m 1.80. :-( The food stop is always too long, 1 hour.

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 31, 2025

Katie R

Staff were very horrible, rude, not helpful at all

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 23, 2025

Kevin P

Meeting point and drop point not respected. The driver made us go down 2km before the normal place. Seats not very confortable. Important late, people sleeping in corridor... But good support by what's app

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 1, 2025

Thurgkai

The seats were absolutely NOT clean (at the time we had to get off, we saw, that the stuff just folded back the blanket and put new water there, instead of actually cleaning the sleeping areas). We had a delay and there was still the rubbish from the previous passengers on my seat. This was our first experience with this organisation, before we traveled with hk Busline and it was FAR better and even for the same price!

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Nov 12, 2025

Danielle T

this experience was my worst so far in vietnam. the route was more expensive than other routes which i was fine with because of the time it left, however, there was a bus transfer that was not really mentioned or made clear in the listing. after we arrived at the first destination, we were rushed off the bus to a van which took us to a different bus stop. the driver then just left us. no one knew where to go, us or the people at this station, which wasn’t really even a station. just a group of us in a dark parking lot wandering around trying to figure out where to go. luckily there was a group of us. i would’ve felt a little uncomfortable if i was alone. we finally found a dark bus that looked like it could be ours. one of the girls knocked on the bus window, and the driver, who was asleep in one of the beds, answered and it was the right one. then we left 30 minutes late. the bus drivers were all rude and aggressive, but that seems to be the norm in vietnam. giving two stars instead of one because we made it to the destination safely.

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Nov 8, 2025

Chang S

HK Buslines offers hotel pick-up services in Sa Pa if they are within a certain radius. You check in at the counter upon arrival at the office and will be issued with 2 stickers, one for the luggage and one for boarding. Bus number is shown on the ticket. The sleeper cabin feels smaller than G8, and looks dated. There was no massage function on the bed. There were 2 stops between Sapa and Ninh Binh. Each stop lasted 15 minutes, not enough time to eat a proper meal.

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Nov 4, 2025

Katie L

The bus was 40 minutes early. Someone was asleep on my bunk when I got on, the staff kicked him out and had him sleep on the floor, and I had to use his blanket. The bunks were especially short and narrow, even for a VIP 32. We were all woken up by the staff around 4am as that’s when they start dropping people off, even though we didn’t reach Tam Coc until about 7am and they knew we weren’t getting off until then. There were enough stops that the last hour of road took three hours. But the driving was fine, no one was rude, the air-con worked, and between 11pm and 4am the bus was kept dark and cool enough to sleep. Pick up, drop off and journey length were all as advertised and the journey was fairly smooth with no dramas, at a very good price. Included in the ticket from Sapa to Ninh Binh is a night in a hostel, which wasn’t anywhere you’d particularly want to stay of course, but it was great to have somewhere to shower and nap when I arrived until I could check in at my actual accommodation (check the small print and contact the operator on WhatsApp for the hostel deal!). So overall it was fine, and I’d probably do it again.

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Oct 18, 2025

Theresa O

We had booked a direct bus from Sa Pa to Tam Coc at 10:30 pm, which was initially confirmed. However, around 7 pm we received a message asking if we could instead take an earlier bus at 8 pm, with pick-up at 7:30 pm. Unfortunately, that didn’t fit into our plans for the evening. Shortly afterward, we received a new confirmation for a 11 pm bus with pick-up at 10:30 pm. At 10:15 pm we were informed that our bus was overbooked and that we would now have to change buses in Hanoi at 4:30 am – instead of traveling directly to Tam Coc as originally booked, arriving around 8 am. After several phone calls, we were suddenly told that this direct connection didn’t even exist, which makes one wonder why it was offered in the first place. When we arrived in Hanoi, there was no representative to help us, and the WhatsApp contact was suddenly no longer reachable. With about a 30-minute delay, we finally continued our journey to Tam Coc. Overall, the organization should be improved – especially regarding reliability, communication, and adherence to confirmed bookings.

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Oct 17, 2025

Tomas G

20 min late, but its not a huge deal, huge deal were very very small beds and in the back, thee beds are 5 next to each other. That made me sleep right next to a rather large man, who was 1) snoring 2) shifting and moving, which sometimes resulted in him accidently touching me do to very small beds right next to each other 3) smelling really bad, which made it very hard to sleep and uncomfortable 3)

Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sep 23, 2025

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Sapa to Tam Coc Bus Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	06:20	15:20	$28.97
Asian Bus Travel	VIP 34	07:15	14:15	$15.45
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	08:20	17:20	$28.97
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	09:20	18:20	$28.97
HK Sapa Open Tour	Upper Single Cabin	10:00	17:30	$16.81	5.0
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	10:20	19:20	$28.97
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	11:00	19:30	$16.13	4.1
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	11:20	20:20	$28.97
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	12:00	20:30	$16.13	4.1
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	12:20	21:20	$28.97
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	13:00	21:30	$16.13	4.1
Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20 + VIP 11	13:20	22:20	$28.97
Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 32	16:00	00:40	$15.45	2.0
Asian Bus Travel	Royal Cabin	16:30	23:30	$19.32	2.0
Asian Bus Travel	VIP 34	17:00	00:00	$15.45
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	21:30	06:00	$16.13	4.1
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	22:00	06:30	$16.13	4.8
HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	22:30	07:00	$16.13	4.8
Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 24 + VIP 22	23:00	08:10	$21.25	3.5
Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 24 + VIP 22	23:30	08:40	$21.25	3.5

How to get from Sapa to Tam Coc by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Sapa to Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Sapa to Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Sapa to Tam Coc is about 7h 5m. 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 Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc by Bus?

The ticket price from Sapa to Tam Coc 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.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

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Transportation from Sapa to Tam Coc

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Facts about the bus from Sapa to Tam Coc

Cheapest Bus	$16
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	69
Distance	313 kilometers
Bus Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Futa Ha Son, G8 Sapa Open Tour, HK Buslines, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Express

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