Hanoi to Mai Chau by bus, van, taxi from VND 2,125k

Hanoi to Mai Chau Destination Reviews

Joseph

Excellent driving & professional service

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus VIP-Class, Huong Kien Limousine, Feb 28, 2026

Jenny L

Pickup was 1 hour delayed. Drive to Mai Chau was ok. Bus was on the older side but in reasonable condition. Driver did a few scary overtake manoeuvres. One felt quite close. Would have been better to drive safely and arrive 10 minutes later.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine 9, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Feb 27, 2026

Sofia D

Confortable and right on time. Good communication at all times.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine 9, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Feb 25, 2026

Remi L

It was dark and foggy, with lots of turns. The driver was going fast and sometimes driving against the traffic. He overtook on bends and even when cars were coming the other way. In short, it was frightening driving. They never contacted us to confirm the time or the meeting place (it was Tet, so we wanted to make sure they were working). We had to ask someone to call them then they sent us a confirmation message.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Van Van 7pax, Manh Kien Limousine, Feb 20, 2026

Chiara D

I accidentally sented this complaint to the other ride I did this week. But I actually ment to write about the ride from Hanoi to Mai Chau. The driving was alright and they dropped me off at my hostel, but an hour later than expected. I highly recommend to find a new pickup stop. They told me to wait at a bus stop, but when I got to the location they send me, there was no bus stop. Instead there was some construction work going on, so I had to wait infront of it by a big street. In the sheet it says to be there 30-45min before, so I stood there for a long time. Would have been nice to have at least a seat or maybe even a toilet. After 45min I received the message that the Van is late and they send me a Taxi to drive me to another pick up location 45min away, where I waited at least another 15min until the bus driver found me and got me to the van. I felt very unsafe, especially since I am a female solo traveler, first waiting in front of a construction side, then getting into a random car to be driven to another pick up location and waiting there in a random parking lot. Felt unprofessional and creepy. Sorry for the complaint, but I recommend you find a better pick up location and work it out with the punctuality, so no one needs to wait 45min at a construction side. Thank you very much. (And sorry for the confusion, I already wrote this complaint for another drive, which was my mistake. The other deive from Sapa to Hanoi was very nice, no complaints, 5 stars!)

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine 9, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Feb 8, 2026

Soline D

Nice driver, drove safe, and we got a private car instead of a shared one.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine 9, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Jan 7, 2026

Avin H

The WhatsApp support in English was excellent and guided us to a different pickup location since we arrived a bit late. The driver was friendly and helpful, even dropping us off at our accommodation. Although the vehicle was a bit old and had a musty smell inside, it was still acceptable.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus VIP Limousine 11, Xuan Trang, Dec 25, 2025

Andreas

The driver was very friendly and did his best to deal with the traffic. None of the difficulties were his fault. The car was comfortable enough.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine, Anh Dung Limousine (Anh Dũng Limousine), Dec 20, 2025

Tobias B

I blocked 3 people but only got 2 seats. VIP and Luxury totally gone.

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus Limousine 9, APT Travel Limousine Bus, Dec 15, 2025

Philippe L

Not friendly driver

Hanoi to Mai Chau, Bus VIP-Class, Huong Kien Limousine, Dec 12, 2025

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Hanoi to Mai Chau Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Hai Van	Luxury	00:00	03:50	$10.29	5.0
Bus	Moc Chau Limousine	Limousine 11	04:01	07:01	$11.44
Van	Nhat An Limousine	Minivan	05:00	09:00	$14.47	4.0
Van	Nhat An Limousine	Minivan	06:00	10:00	$14.47	4.0
Bus	Duy Khang Limousine	Limousine 11	06:20	11:20	$11.59
Bus	Hai Van	Luxury	06:40	10:30	$13.53	5.0
Bus	Huong Kien Limousine	VIP-Class	07:00	10:05	$9.53	4.6
Van	Manh Kien Limousine	Van 9pax	07:18	10:33	$9.53
Van	Mai Chau Smile Limousine	Van 9pax	07:40	10:10	$9.53
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Limousine 9	07:58	10:58	$10.36
Van	Phuong Ha Limousine	Van 9pax	08:15	10:45	$8.39
Van	Mai Chau Smile Limousine	Van 9pax	08:40	11:10	$9.53
Van	Moc Chau Limousine	Van 9pax	09:00	12:00	$8.39	3.0
Bus	Hai Van	Luxury	09:20	13:10	$13.53	5.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Limousine 9	09:40	13:00	$16.98	4.3
Bus	APT Travel Limousine Bus	Limousine 9	10:00	13:30	$9.53	4.8
Bus	Hai Van	Luxury	10:20	14:10	$10.29	5.0
Bus	Hai Van	Royal	10:40	14:30	$15.25
Van	Moc Chau Limousine	Van 9pax	11:00	14:00	$8.39	3.0
Van	Moc Chau Limousine	Van 9pax	11:30	14:30	$8.39	3.0

How to get from Hanoi to Mai Chau

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

Bus
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 Taxi 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 190.59. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 81.00.

How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Mai Chau?

The cost of the trip from Hanoi to Mai Chau varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Linh Chau Transport: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 81.00 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 190.59.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Hanoi to Mai Chau:

Bus tickets - USD 6.69 to USD 20.58;
Bus+taxi price: USD 12.39 - USD 13.34. From Hanoi to Mai Chau starting from 07:00 APT Travel Limousine until 19:00 APT Travel Limousine
Van price : USD 13.39;
Bus+Van price: USD 14.29. From Hanoi to Mai Chau starting from 14:10 Hanoi SSB until 14:10 Hanoi SSB

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 81.00 to USD 190.59.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Hanoi to Mai Chau 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 Hanoi to Mai Chau. 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 81.00.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Hanoi to Mai Chau. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Hanoi to Mai Chau.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Hanoi to Mai Chau

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hanoi to Mai Chau? 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:

74% decided to go for a bus.
22% chosen Bus+taxi
2% chosen Bus+Van
2% opted for a van.

Transportation from Hanoi to Mai Chau

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Facts about the transport from Hanoi to Mai Chau

Cheapest Transport	$7
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	9:45 PM
Departures per day	6
Distance	50 kilometers
Transport Companies	APT Travel Limousine Bus, Cuong Linh, Daiichi Travel, Grouptour, Hai An Hoa Binh, Huong Kien Limousine, Linh Chau Transport, Mai Chau Nature Limousine Bus, Mai Chau Smile Limousine, Moc Chau Limousine, Nhat An Limousine, Phuong Ha Limousine, Quoc Viet Limousine, Sapa Discovery Travel, Tbus

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