Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Sapa by bus, van, train, taxi from VND 286k

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa Destination Reviews

Teerath B

i thought they would pick me up from the airport but they didn’t call or text or email and i didn’t make the bus ride.. wasted money and no refund and wow.. never again.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Upper Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jul 5, 2026

Bernd-jan B

It was good, but it would’ve been ready super if we’ve been able to transition to an earlier bus. The wait at the airport is quite extensive if you’re through customs quickly.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jun 28, 2026

Regina D

The pick up instructions were confusing and the bus was 30 min late.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Buslines, Jun 16, 2026

Ewelina

Everything was well organise.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jun 3, 2026

Girija S

The journey was comfortable. Pros: Pick up from airport and drop at hotel. Single private cabin. Smooth ride. Started late but reached on stipulated time. Cons: The staffs were not at all speaking in english. Very difficult to communicate.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Jun 2, 2026

Chantelle P

Our Driver, Mr Thanh was absolutely incredible. Appreciate him and his wonderful team!

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, taxi SUV 4pax, Mui Ne Private Car, May 24, 2026

Sean L

Air conditioned. Charging docks to charge phones were great. Driver made a few break stops. At times the driver was driving at dangerous speeds on the road. Otherwise it was okay.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, taxi Comfort 3pax, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), May 24, 2026

Philippe A

The driver wasn't very friendly.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus VIP 22, Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines), May 15, 2026

Cathy C

Overall the trip was comfortable, however the site said there would be to stops and there was one where we were Allowed to get off, this is unacceptable a 6 hour journey. The driver was abrupt and declined to let us off the bus when we asked for a second stop even though they stopped to unload cargo and other passengers several times.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Single Cabin, Sao Viet, May 11, 2026

Titis N

The cabin was clean. We stopped one time at the rest area and arrived 15 mins early from the schedule.

Noi Bai Airport to Sapa, Bus Lower Single Cabin, Sao Viet, Apr 30, 2026

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Noi Bai Airport to Sapa Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	VIP Luxury 22	00:00	05:00	$14.45	4.3
Bus	G8 Sapa Open Tour	Lower Cabin	00:25	06:10	$20.54	5.0
Bus	HK Buslines	Upper Single Cabin	00:45	06:45	$11.50	4.6
Bus	Ket Doan Travel	Cabin 22	01:01	06:01	$15.21
Bus	Sao Viet	Single Cabin	06:00	12:00	$11.79	5.0
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	06:20	12:00	$16.53
Bus	Sao Viet	VIP Single Cabin	06:45	11:45	$15.21	4.3
Bus	G8 Sapa Open Tour	Lower Cabin	07:10	12:55	$20.54	5.0
Bus	G8 Sapa Open Tour	Upper Single Cabin	07:30	13:15	$11.98	4.8
Bus	King Express Bus	Sleeper	07:50	14:20	$5.86	4.5
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP 20	08:15	14:15	$19.01	4.5
Bus	Sao Viet	VIP Single Cabin	08:45	13:45	$15.21	4.3
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	09:05	14:45	$16.53
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	09:21	15:01	$16.53
Bus	Sao Viet	VIP Single Cabin	09:45	14:45	$15.21	4.3
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	10:05	15:45	$16.53
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	10:21	16:01	$16.53
Bus	G8 Sapa Open Tour	Lower Cabin	10:40	16:25	$20.54	5.0
Bus	Sapa Ethnic Travel	VIP Luxury 22	11:00	16:00	$14.45	4.3
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	11:21	17:01	$16.53

How to get from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

When you want to get from Noi Bai Airport 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 Van. 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 ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 289.40. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.87.

How much does it cost to get from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa?

The cost of the trip from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Inter Bus Lines (Công Ty Cổ Phần Inter Bus Lines): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.87 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 289.40.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa:

Bus tickets - USD 10.87 to USD 33.59;
Bus+Van price: USD 17.59 - USD 19.01. From Noi Bai Airport to Sapa starting from 06:45 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 23:59 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
Train tickets - USD 20.25 to USD 463.47;
Bus+taxi price: USD 20.68. From Noi Bai Airport to Sapa starting from 06:55 Hanoi Airport until 22:25 Hanoi Airport
Van price : USD 264.16 - USD 274.52;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 82.14 to USD 289.40.

How many trips per day are there between Noi Bai Airport and Sapa?

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

Buses start plying the route from 00:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:55. There are 399 available bus trips every day.
19 by Bus+Van from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa starting from 06:45 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport until 23:59 Hanoi Noi Bai Airport
14 by Bus+taxi from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa starting from 06:55 Hanoi Airport until 22:25 Hanoi Airport
Vans from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa depart during the day - there are approximately 2 departures a day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Noi Bai Airport 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 Noi Bai Airport 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 82.14.

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

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa. 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 Noi Bai Airport to Sapa.

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 Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Noi Bai Airport 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:

80% decided to go for a bus.
11% decided to catch a taxi.
8% chosen Bus+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

Facts about the transport from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	475
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	April Adventure, Asian Bus Travel, Chapa Express, Chou Travel, Daiichi Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Dichung, Duc Duong, G8 Sapa Open Tour, GoAir Travel, Group Bus, Grouptour, Halong Travel Limousine, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, Mui Ne Private Car, Muine Express, OUROS Travel, S Trip, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Taxigo vn, Tbus, Tiim Group, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Rail, VietNam Travel Bus

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Noi Bai Airport (HAN) to Sapa