Dao Cat Ba to Sapa by bus, train, ferry, taxi from VND 450k

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa Destination Reviews

Leigh

The company changed the departure and we arrived 2.5 hours after the scheduled time. While the staff we contacted tried to be helpful they gave contradictory messages about the departure location and check in time and it was not made clear whether the collection from our hotel was on the actual limousine bus going to Sa pa or a transfer to the bus station so we were totally confused - your pdf and messaging needs to be clearer

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP 18 + VIP 22, The Long Travel (Du Lich The Long), Oct 20, 2025

Giorgia

Overall the trip was good. The sleepbus from Hanoi to Sapa was great, very spacious and comfortable (only thing drivers don’t speak any English) but journey from Cat Ba to Hanoi wasn’t so well managed. First I didn’t know I had to take a sketchy and little boat (going to cat ba we stayed on the bus ) second when I arrived in Hanoi they left me in the street alone and told me to reach another agency, arrived there they wanted me to wait 2 more hours for the next bus ( didn’t happened because first bus was early so I was lucky to get the one before) . So I think they could have managed better the first part

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Oct 15, 2025

Julius K

Well organized, reasonably fast.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 5, 2025

Peter P

We travelled the Cat Ba - Sa Pa route. The Daiichi travel only took us as far as Hanoi city, after that we travelled with the Sao Viet company, which was not mentioned. The bus was otherwise comfortable and clean, but I did not expect this. The sleeping compartment bus was also ok, but lying on the serpentine is so uncomfortable, you get nauseous easily.

Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Mar 29, 2025

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Dao Cat Ba to Sapa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	07:00	17:30	$23.13	4.5
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	07:45	17:45	$36.22
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	08:15	18:15	$36.22
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	08:45	18:45	$28.63
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP Cabin 20 + Tourist Bus	12:00	23:00	$26.55
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	12:30	23:00	$23.13	4.5
Bus	Asian Bus Travel	Cabin 20	15:00	00:00	$24.65
Bus	HT Travel	Royal Cabin	15:30	01:30	$24.65
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	16:00	02:30	$23.13
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	16:30	02:30	$28.63
Bus	The Long Travel	VIP 18 + VIP 22	17:00	03:00	$28.63

Transportation from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	7h 50m
Earliest Departure	6:52 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	94
Distance	392 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Express, Cat Ba Go Easy Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Full Moon Travel Asia, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Luxury Van Limousine, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, The Long Travel, Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

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How to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

When you want to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 329.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 17.06.

How much does it cost to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 17.06 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 329.98.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa:

Bus+Train price: USD 11.57 - USD 17.80. From Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 10:15 Cat Ba SSB until 13:15 Cat Ba CBExpress
Bus tickets - USD 17.06 to USD 40.42;
Bus+Ferry price: USD 30.85. From Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 09:00 Cat Ba Oasis Bar until 15:30 Cat Ba Oasis Bar
Bus+taxi price: USD 32.23. From Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 21:30 217 Mot Thang Tu until 23:00 217 Mot Thang Tu

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 223.33 to USD 329.98.

How many trips per day are there between Dao Cat Ba and Sapa?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Buses start plying the route from 06:52 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:15. There are 85 available bus trips every day.
3 by Bus+Ferry from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa starting from 09:00 Cat Ba Oasis Bar until 15:30 Cat Ba Oasis Bar
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 223.33.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Dao Cat Ba to Sapa? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

57% decided to go for a bus.
27% chosen Bus+Train
8% chosen Bus+Ferry
7% chosen Bus+taxi
1% Other

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