Sapa to Dien Bien

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Sapa to Dien Bien Destination Reviews

Andre S

We arrived at Muong Thanh at around 3am and the driver just stopped at a random gas station and went to sleep without letting us leave first Then at around 4h30 when we tried to wake him up and ask to leave he just rudely shooed us off and went back to sleep At around 5am when other people started to wake up, then he finally opened the door to let us leave but even after that, he didn’t want to open the luggage so we could take out our backpacks By this time it was already too late for us and we lost a second bus we wanted to catch We are very disappointed with this service

Sapa to Dien Bien, Bus Semi Sleeper, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 18, 2026

Michał K

Everything was good !

Sapa to Dien Bien, taxi Sedan 3pax, Mui Ne Private Car, Jan 23, 2026

Kerstin

We waited at the office. Nobody informed us about the delay of the bus. The bus was already late but it stopped somewhere on the way to put some plastic bags with vegetables on the roof of the bus. We never know where to get off the bus. A great improvement would be if somebody could tell the clients when the final destination is reached.

Sapa to Dien Bien, Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 15, 2023

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8 customer reviews

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Sapa to Dien Bien Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	30 seat	08:00	16:20	$13.30
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	30 seat	09:30	17:50	$13.30
Bus	Grouptour	VIP 9 Express	18:25	03:25	$17.10
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	Sleeper 40	18:30	03:40	$13.30
Bus	Grouptour	Semi Sleeper	18:35	03:35	$13.07	3.0
Bus	Asian Bus Travel	Sleeper	19:15	03:15	$13.30
Bus	Grouptour	Semi Sleeper	19:30	04:30	$13.07	3.0
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	Budget Sleeper	19:30	04:30	$14.06
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	Sleeper 41	19:30	01:45	$15.20
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	Sleeper 40	19:30	04:40	$13.30
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	Budget Sleeper	19:30	04:30	$20.90
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP 24	21:00	06:00	$20.90

How to get from Sapa to Dien Bien?

When you want to get from Sapa to Dien Bien, your choices are limited. There is only one option we offer for this route:

How far is Sapa from Dien Bien?

The overland distance from Sapa to Dien Bien is 195 miles (313 km).
The flying distance is 195 miles (313 km).

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Dien Bien?

The travel time from Sapa to Dien Bien takes approximately 10 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Dien Bien?

To get from Sapa to Dien Bien prepare to shell out about USD 14.38 for your ticket.

How many trips per day are there from Sapa to Dien Bien?

Buses from Sapa to Dien Bien ride 11 times a day.

Useful tips for travel from Sapa to Dien Bien

While bus is the only option we offer for this route, these simple tips and recommendations will help enhance your travel experience.

Buses

Things to remember before buying your bus ticket:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Do many travellers take bus from Sapa to Dien Bien?

Up to now, 514 booked bus tickets from Sapa to Dien Bien through our service. You can check reviews above.

Transportation from Sapa to Dien Bien

Buses

$ 14.38
Trains are not available
Ferries are not available
Flights are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Dien Bien

Cheapest Transport	$15
Fastest Transport	6h 15m
Earliest Departure	8:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:00 PM
Departures per day	11
Distance	313 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Grouptour, HT Travel, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel