I booked it really last minute and everything went good. Bus was more or less on time and arrived about an hour early. The "beds" are about 1,7 m long so if your taller it's probably not comfortable... We ended at the right spot.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 14, 2024
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Claudio M
First things first: we started where we should have, arrived where we should have, both on time, and travelled with the VIP bus that we paid for. Only in between Sapa and Ninh Binh at 2 am we were dropped in the middle of Hanoi for a bus change that arrived 2 hours later. This was not scheduled (or at least not advertised) and the help desk through WhatsApp was basically useless. We just hoped that the second bus would arrive but there were no sign there nor any signal, so it was basically hope for 2 hours.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 12, 2024
FR
Felix R
Bus started 1h late, the crew was not friendly at all and we were making stops so many times.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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Rebecca G
Departure point only took us to another bus terminal where people had already boarded the bus. Booked for 1615 and didn't get taken to the bus terminal until then. Clearly they had overbooked / cancelled buses as there were people for 1600, 1615 and 1700 bus all told to board the same one! Initially they tried to tell us to get into a minivan, I had to re-show them my ticket with the word SLEEPER. Eventually was told to board the sleeper bus, after they prioritised boarding all of the locals who arrived after us, they then tried to put me and my partner in 1 cabin together after doing it to other people. I refused and insisted on 2 given we had paid for 2 tickets. They then allowed us into 2 cabins, and there was even 1 cabin free on the bus and I saw at least 2 cabins doubled up. The assistant on the bus was frankly just rude, and pushed me aside physically twice without saying anything. Did not speak any English and ignored our attempts to communicate with him with Google translate.
Eventually the bus set off about 1hr after schedule and after about 1hr into the journey we stopped and were switched onto another bus. There was no attempt to communicate with us at all, if they had explained from the beginning the whole journey would have been much easier to understand. The new bus driver was much more pleasant and helpful (we asked him on google translate for his number, so our hotel could call him to arrange a taxi for us at the other end, and he kindly obliged, unlike the first driver and assistant who just totally ignored us despite reading the same message. We later stopped for a break at services, along with the original bus - we were told 20min break, 1hr later we were still there as crews from both buses were sat eating food together! Meanwhile all the passengers were back on the bus waiting to go. They also stopped a few times on the way and a few locals got on and were sleeping in the aisle. Unsurprisingly we arrived about 1hr after scheduled time.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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James M
Arrives at 4am not 7am as expected, if I’d known I would have booked somewhere to sleep at the destination
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 25, 2024
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Anne S
The bus was supposed to leave at 21:30, but we already left at 20:56.. We were happy we arrived early. There was a second stop were people got on & they overbooked the bus.. 4 tourists had to lay in de aisle on the ground for a 8 hour trip, instead of the VIP sleeper they booked. Really poor service as well, no body that spoke english and very agressive/irritated men.
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 19, 2024
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Johannes S
We were driven to the Grißen bus in a small van. Everything went really well. The bus just stopped for 30 minutes at some point, which was really annoying.... . Otherwise the bus ride was good and the seats were also good.
This review was autotranslated
Wir wurden mit kleinem Van zum Grißen bus gefahren. Hat alles super geklappt. Der Bus hat irgendwann rinfach für 30 min gestoppt, was echt nervig war.. . Sonst war die Busfahrt gut und die Plätze waren ebenfalls gut.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 13, 2024
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Emily K
Overall good experience. I received the cabins this time which were very comfortable and private. Only points off due to going to a slightly different drop off location.
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 25, 2024
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Jenusha J
Bus was late. We booked a VIP bus but were shifted to a "normal" one.
Bus Single Cabin, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 4, 2024
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Frederic D
Very comfortable, but the air conditioning was very, very cold. Boarding and disembarking was very hectic. Very unfriendly staff in the office during the stopover in Hanoi.
This review was autotranslated
Sehr komfortabel, die Klimaanlage allerdings sehr sehr kalt. Beim Ein- und Ausstieg war alles sehr hektisch. Beim Zwischenstopp in Hanoi sehr unfreundliche Mitarbeiter im Office.
Van Van + VIP Bus, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Jan 16, 2024
When you want to get from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
Bus
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 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 275.50. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 19.96.
How far is Sapa SSB from Ninh Binh?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh. Your trip will be a total of 171 miles (275 km). The flying distance is 171 miles (275 km).
How long does it take to get from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh?
The travel time from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 10 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh?
The cost of the trip from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 19.96 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 275.50.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh:
Bus+Train price: USD 19.43 - USD 34.23. From Sapa to Ninh Binh starting from 15:00 Sapa SSB until 22:30 Sapa SSB
Bus tickets - USD 19.96 to USD 20.42;
Bus+taxi price: USD 88.82. From Sapa to Ninh Binh starting from 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus until 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 194.29 to USD 275.50.
How many trips per day are there between Sapa SSB and Ninh Binh?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
Buses start plying the route from 16:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:00. There are 3 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Ninh Binh any time of the day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Buses
Taking a bus from Sapa to Ninh Binh 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 Sapa to Ninh Binh. 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 194.29.
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 Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa SSB to Ninh Binh? 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:
