Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

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Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa Schedule

Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 06:00 - 19:52VND 1,544k
Vietnam Railways Class II Sleeper AC 15:20 - 02:40VND 1,413k
Vietnam Railways Class II AC 19:25 - 05:34VND 1,098k
Vietnam Railways Cabin 2x 21:55 - 03:17VND 3,153k
Grouptour VIP 30 Any timeVND 483k

Transportation from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

Cheapest Transport$20
Fastest Transport1d 10h 37m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:55 PM
Departures per day42
Distance1716 kilometers
Transport CompaniesGrouptour, Vietnam Railways

How to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

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

  • Train
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 149.60. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi+train as a taxi+train ticket costs as low as USD 19.87.

How far is Ho Chi Minh City from Sapa?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa. Your trip will be a total of 1067 miles (1716 km). The flying distance is 821 miles (1320 km).

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa?

The travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 35 to 47 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Vietnam Railways (Đường sắt Việt Nam): travelling by taxi+train expect to pay as low as USD 19.87 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Train - a one-way taxi+Train ticket can cost as much as USD 149.60.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa:

  • taxi+Train price: USD 19.87 - USD 149.60. From Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City
  • Train price: USD 45.88 - USD 136.27. From Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City

How many trips per day are there between Ho Chi Minh City and Sapa?

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

  • 42 by taxi+Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa starting from 06:00 Ho Chi Minh City until 21:55 Ho Chi Minh City

The most popular transport from Ho Chi Minh City to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ho Chi Minh City 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:

  • 50% chosen taxi+Train
  • 50% chosen Train