Ninh Binh to Sapa by bus, train, van, taxi from VND 494k

Ninh Binh to Sapa Destination Reviews

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

Christopher

We booked a ride from Tam Coc to Sapa. There was 3 of us. I believe the ride was advertised as 6.5 hours. The total trip took 8 hours and was serviced by 2 different vehicles. The first vehicle brought us from Tam Coc to Noi Bai airport where we transferred to a second vehicle to complete the journey to Sapa. So there was some delay in going out of our way for the transfer. We were never told about the transfer until 30 minutes before the transfer took place. The first vehicle was not very comfortable in the back seats as the depth of the seat itself was too short. The second vehicle was very comfortable. Going up the mountain from Lao Cai to Sapa was a bit hair raising as our driver passed several vehicles on what appeared to be blind turns but the turns were mostly very wide and probably safe if the vehicles coming down did not cut the wide corners. On the second leg of this trip the driver had to stop for fuel. Not sure why he did not fill up before the trip. We also stoped once for 25 minutes, and again for 20 minutes. There was construction on the road up the mountain to Sapa where we had to stop and wait for about 15 minutes. So the thing that I have the most problem with is the lack of communication. I already mentioned one area. Another is that the service company did not confirm to us the ride, and there was no way to contact the company, so we were very nervous about the driver showing up. He was 10 minutes late. That's not bad but I would have liked to have received a message that he was on his way and a message at least the day before from the service company confirming the ride.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, taxi SUV 4pax, Viet Technologies Travel (Viet Technologies Travel), Apr 12, 2026

Stacy S

Staff was on point, got us checked in easy and show you to your beds. Bus was clean and comfortable, definitely a fun experience!

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Apr 6, 2026

Larry B

Overhaul good ride. The only thing the 1st driver on the 2nd April Tam Coc to Sapa was really unrespectful with the passenger. Rough talking and finger pointing to do this or not or to get back on the bus. This guy need a good pet talk to reset is brain. Your valued passengers aren't cattle.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Lower Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Apr 3, 2026

Daryl B

Drop off in Sa Pa Vietnam changed

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Mar 30, 2026

Kelly G

Smooth

Ninh Binh to Sapa, taxi SUV 4pax, Viet Technologies Travel (Viet Technologies Travel), Mar 28, 2026

Charis T

The booking experience was fine but the journey was very unpleasant. The cabins had some issues (seatbelt wasn’t working which is really dangerous especially as there were some windy roads) and when we tried to inform the driver he was very rude to us. He shouted at us, was dismissive of the problems with the seatbelts and became quite aggressive at various points of the journey very unnecessarily, making us feel very uncomfortable on what would have been an otherwise smooth trip. It took roughly 8 hours with multiple stops for toilet breaks which was good.

Ninh Binh to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 24, 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	$132.78	5.0
Bus	Asian Bus Travel	Sleeper	04:00	11:00	$13.28
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	04:30	13:20	$25.40	3.0
Van	Grouptour	Van + Cabin	04:50	14:00	$20.11
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	05:15	12:15	$16.50	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	05:35	14:25	$31.84	2.0
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	06:00	13:00	$16.50	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	06:20	15:15	$25.78	5.0
Van	Grouptour	Van + Cabin	06:50	16:00	$20.11
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	07:20	16:15	$25.78	5.0
Bus	April Adventure	VIP Cabin 24	07:40	15:40	$25.80
Bus	Tbus	Limousine + VIP Cabin 22	08:00	17:00	$23.52
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	08:20	17:15	$25.78	5.0
Bus	Ninh Binh Interbus	Cabin 22	08:45	17:15	$18.21	2.3
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	09:20	18:15	$25.78	5.0
Van	Techbus VN JSC	Cabin + Van	09:45	18:45	$24.66	4.0
Bus	Vietnam Luxury Travel	VIP 20	10:15	19:15	$26.56
Bus	April Adventure	VIP Cabin 24	10:40	18:40	$25.80
Bus	HK Sapa Open Tour	Single Cabin	11:00	18:00	$16.50	4.5
Van	Grouptour	Van + VIP Bus	11:20	20:15	$25.78	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 USD 336.53. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 18.74.

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 Futa Ha Son (Futa Hà Sơn): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 18.74 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 336.53.

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

Train price: USD 4.48 - USD 77.98. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 01:59 Ninh Binh until 17:21 Ninh Binh
Bus+taxi+Train price: USD 11.64 - USD 78.81. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 06:10 Ninh Binh City Hotel Transfer until 18:10 Ninh Binh City Hotel Transfer
Bus tickets - USD 18.74 to USD 34.64;
Bus+Van price: USD 23.71. From Ninh Binh to Sapa starting from 09:30 Tam Coc NinhBinh until 09:45 Tam Coc NinhBinh
Bus+taxi price: USD 201.49. 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 USD 154.45 to USD 336.53.

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 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:15. There are 113 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 USD 154.45.

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:

54% decided to go for a bus.
19% chosen Bus+taxi
19% chosen Bus+taxi+Train
7% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Ninh Binh to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Ninh Binh to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	5h 30m
Earliest Departure	1:59 AM
Latest Departure	11:15 PM
Departures per day	134
Distance	275 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, S Trip, Saigon DMC, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Railways, VietNam Travel Bus

Popular Routes

Ninh Binh to Sapa