Ninh Binh to Sapa by bus, train, van, taxi from VND 667k

Ninh Binh to Sapa Destination Reviews

Christian

There are screens in the bus, but it doesn‘t work (no Music, no Films)

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jul 21, 2026

Marco N

Driver needs to slow down a bit, especially on road bumps and overtakes.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 20, 2026

Jade R

I was better then we expected. We took the bus during the day and the driver was driving safe. The bed/cabin was also very comfortable en spacious. The bus took 2 stops to go to the bathroom and eat something. Would recommend.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 12, 2026

Malcolm V

Great, communication was good. Bus interior was nice and we arrived about 1 hour early

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jul 8, 2026

Jane D

One of our nicest night buses- the only time I've felt safe with the drivers driving since being in Vietnam. The shape of the chairs however mean you can lie completely flat and lying on your back even my feet wouldn't fit as my toes hit the bottom of the chair in front- this thankfully didn't affect my sleep as I scrunch to sleep but I'm 5'6. Still though, best bus so far- the safe driving gives it a 10/10 in my mind.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Jun 9, 2026

Juliette L

The bus was really great and staff of g8 too but the driver drive really too fast, we arrive with 2 hours in advanced, it’s just impossible to sleep with this speed.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin + VIP 11, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), May 23, 2026

Felix T

The operator offered a service where if your hotel is within 3km of the drop-off they would take you to your hotel but when I asked for this I got no reply. Their customer service was very poor. They offered to order me a taxi and then quoted me an inflated rate compared to what was available on a popular booking platform. Also the driver reversed into another bus which cracked the glass on the bus and delayed us by over an hour. Would not recommend this operator.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), May 19, 2026

Jacquiline

Dint get the pair cabin i booked for

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), May 5, 2026

Dominic F

Good! Bus was clean. Professional service. Good for foreigners.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, May 2, 2026

Amy J

We stepped onto the bus and watched the lights went on and the cockroaches scattered. I lifted up my blanket and saw at least another 20 more run. It was bad. The bus was infested.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Apr 23, 2026

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Ninh Binh to Sapa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Viet Technologies Travel	SUV 4pax	Any time	+6h 10m	€116.83	5.0
Bus	Asian Bus Travel	Sleeper	04:00	11:00	€11.68
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	04:30	13:20	€22.35	3.0
Van	Grouptour	Van + Cabin	04:50	14:00	€17.69
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	05:15	12:15	€14.52	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	05:35	14:25	€28.02	2.0
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	06:00	13:00	€14.52	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	06:20	15:15	€22.68	5.0
Van	Grouptour	Van + Cabin	06:50	16:00	€17.69
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	07:20	16:15	€22.68	5.0
Bus	April Adventure	VIP Cabin 24	07:40	15:40	€22.67
Bus	Tbus	Limousine + VIP Cabin 22	08:00	17:00	€20.70
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	08:20	17:15	€22.68	5.0
Bus	Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 22	08:45	17:15	€16.02	2.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	09:20	18:15	€22.68	5.0
Van	Techbus VN JSC	Cabin + Van	09:45	18:45	€21.70	4.0
Bus	Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20	10:15	19:15	€23.37
Bus	April Adventure	VIP Cabin 24	10:40	18:40	€22.67
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	11:00	18:00	€14.52	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	11:20	20:15	€22.68	5.0

How to get from Ninh Binh to Sapa

When you want to get from Ninh Binh 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+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 EUR 429.57. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 22.26.

How much does it cost to get from Ninh Binh to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Ninh Binh to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is G8 Sapa Open Tour: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 22.26 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 EUR 429.57.

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

Train price: EUR 3.94 - EUR 68.61. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 01:59 Ninh Binh until 17:21 Ninh Binh
Bus+taxi+Train price: EUR 10.24 - EUR 69.34. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 06:10 Ninh Binh City Hotel Transfer until 18:10 Ninh Binh City Hotel Transfer
Bus+Van price: EUR 20.86. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 09:30 Tam Coc NinhBinh until 09:45 Tam Coc NinhBinh
Bus tickets - EUR 22.26 to EUR 23.20;
Bus+taxi price: EUR 177.29. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 06:30 Halong SB1 until 06:30 Halong SB1

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 114.16 to EUR 429.57.

How many trips per day are there between Ninh Binh and Sapa?

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

Buses start plying the route from 08:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 7 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Ninh Binh to Sapa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh 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 EUR 114.16.

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 Ninh Binh to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ninh Binh 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:

41% chosen Bus+taxi
41% chosen Bus+taxi+Train
15% chosen Bus+Van
2% decided to go for a bus.
1% Other

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	€4
Fastest Transport	6h 10m
Earliest Departure	1:59 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	36
Distance	309 kilometers
Transport Companies	Chou Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Tien Duc Thanh Limousine, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways

Popular Routes

Ninh Binh to Sapa