Halong Bay to Sapa by bus, van, train, taxi from VND 457k

Halong Bay to Sapa Destination Reviews

Alfonso S

Great overnight bus, pretty spacious, although you can't fully lie and stretch your legs, so count with sleeping all night with folded legs. They give you blankets, which is nice and necessary, as the AC is blowing the entire journey full power. Overall it's a good option for night bus.

Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, May 5, 2025

Anthony T

Bus on time, arrived 1h early. TV doesn’t work Overall good experience!

Halong Bay to Sapa, Bus Cabin 22, Ha Long Bus Travel, Jan 7, 2025

Ivan G

The picking up was a little bit confuse but, finally the journey was good and confortable.

Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 21, 2023

Jonas S

The trip was organized smoothly but the description of the pick-up location was misleading.

Halong Bay to Sapa, Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Aug 16, 2023

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Halong Bay to Sapa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Halong Transportation	Standard 3pax	Any time	+7h 30m	$141.56
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	05:50	14:50	$22.17	3.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	06:50	15:50	$22.17	3.3
Bus	Grouptour	VIP 22	07:45	16:25	$28.67
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	08:50	17:50	$22.17	3.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	09:50	18:50	$22.17	3.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	10:55	19:55	$22.17	3.3
Bus	Duc Duong	Limousine + VIP Bus	11:30	22:00	$25.23
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	11:50	20:50	$22.17	3.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	12:10	21:10	$22.17	3.3
Bus	Grouptour	Sleeper 38 Express	12:45	21:05	$14.91
Bus	Grouptour	Sleeper 38 Express	13:15	21:35	$14.91
Bus	Daiichi Travel Tours	VIP 22	14:00	00:00	$26.76
Bus	Daiichi Travel Tours	VIP 22	15:00	01:00	$26.76
Bus	Daiichi Travel Tours	VIP 22	16:00	02:00	$26.76
Bus	Daiichi Travel Tours	VIP 22	17:00	03:00	$26.76
Bus	Daiichi Travel Tours	VIP 22	18:00	04:00	$26.76
Bus	Full Moon Party Tour	Sleeper 40	18:50	04:10	$29.00
Bus	Full Moon Party Tour	Sleeper 40	19:10	04:30	$29.00
Bus	Grouptour	Sleeper 38 Express	19:30	03:50	$14.91

Transportation from Halong Bay to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Halong Bay to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	6h
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	156
Distance	300 kilometers
Transport Companies	Cat Ba Express, Daiichi Travel, Duc Duong, Full Moon Party Tour, Grouptour, Ha Long Bus Travel, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Luxury Van Limousine, New Way Travel, OUROS Travel, Phuc Xuyen, Phuc Xuyen, Saigon DMC, Taxigo vn, Tbus, The Anh Transport, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

Popular Routes

How to get from Halong Bay to Sapa

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

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+train 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 343.73. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 17.46.

How much does it cost to get from Halong Bay to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Halong Bay to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 17.46 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 343.73.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Halong Bay to Sapa:

Bus+Train price: USD 9.93. From Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 12:00 Hanoi CBExpress until 17:00 Hanoi CBExpress
Bus tickets - USD 17.46 to USD 36.01;
Bus+Van price: USD 27.52 - USD 33.45. From Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 05:50 Halong SB1 until 20:45 Halong SB1
Bus+taxi price: USD 32.49. From Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 06:00 Ha Long City Center until 19:00 Ha Long City Center

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 146.60 to USD 343.73.

How many trips per day are there between Halong Bay and Sapa?

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

Buses start plying the route from 05:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 125 available bus trips every day.
13 by Bus+Van from Halong Bay to Sapa starting from 05:50 Halong SB1 until 20:45 Halong SB1
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Halong Bay to Sapa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Halong Bay 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 Halong Bay 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 146.60.

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 Halong Bay to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Halong Bay 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:

72% decided to go for a bus.
20% chosen Bus+Van
4% chosen Bus+taxi
4% decided to catch a taxi.

Halong Bay to Sapa