Sapa to Cat Ba

Sapa to Cat Ba

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Sapa to Cat Ba Destination Reviews

LB
The bus arrived on time and the bed was comfortable. However, there were people sleeping in the aisle in the middle of the bus, and the bus did not stop at the location where it was supposed to. As a result, I had to take a taxi to the Buffalo Hostel, which was a 10-minute drive.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jan 15, 2026
OH
An excellent driver with a Perfect feeling for his guests. It can be better. Thank you very much.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Jan 6, 2026
F
Bus was very old and bed were very narrow. No toilet inside the bus and never were we informed when we could have access to toilet. And we had to transfer in another bus early in the morning.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Dec 18, 2025
FC
They did not drop us off at tha right point in cat ba, my bed was broken an leaning to the side. The drivers were yelling and talking to each other which made it impossible to sleep.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Cabin 24, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Nov 29, 2025
MH
I strongly advise against taking the 10 PM night bus from Sapa to Cat Ba! It departed Cat Ba at 11 PM and arrived in Hanoi at 4:30 AM. The bus station was closed, forcing me to wait outside in the street until 6:30 AM when it reopened. The bus finally arrived at 7:50 AM. Once in Cat Ba, some people were dropped off at their hotels for free, while others had to pay 10,000 VND per person for a one-minute ride (it wasn't mentioned anywhere that this fare was charged).
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP Sleeper, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Nov 21, 2025
W
Bus was 1 hour too late and the personal was quite a bit unprofessionell. There was no pick up and drop off service. Moreover the bis also did not have wifi and it was way too cold inside. The personal also cobstanly opend pur cabins and woke us every 1 hour at every stop.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 20, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 16, 2025
WC
Good service by the operator
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP24 + Express Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 14, 2025
K
When we arrived at the bus station in Sa Pa where we were told to be by 7:40 a.m. to board the 8 am HT Travel Bus to Hai Phong, there was no one present to speak with. I messaged through Whats App that we had arrived, and also to make sure we were in the right place. We weren't told until I messaged again at 8:30 am, which was 30 minutes after the bus was due to depart, that the bus had broke down and a van was coming to take us to Lao Cai to catch another bus. The first SUV arrived with room for only one person, but not enough room for us and our luggage. Then, finally, another car came and we left at 9:20 to drive 25 km to Lao Cai. All of this time there wasn't someone to speak with in person. Very poor customer service! The bus was there on the side of the road waiting for us. Then, an hour and a half before reaching our destination in Hai Phong, the bus ran out of gas! The bus was not as clean as other cabin busses we have used in Vietnam. We will never use HT Bus Travel!
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin, HT Travel, Nov 8, 2025
FD
The drive was correct but we were not informed that there was no toilet on the bus, the usb-chargers did’t work and a lot of passengers were not dropped at the place they asked when they booked. I had to pay a driver to get be back 6km to my homestay.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 20, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Nov 7, 2025
SA
On time pick up time from meeting point. Good Services from driver and good facilities in the bus. There are 3 point charging pot in the cabin, 2 type B & 1 type C. Unfortunately, I don't know how to operate the television at that time, but the charging pot was depend on the television electricity and the other pot depend on the sleep lamp electricity. There is a toilet inside the bus, clean and smell good, there is simple amenities too like tissues & hand soap, water flash and wash hand too. Very recommended for long day trip
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Nov 4, 2025
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Sapa to Cat Ba Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
07:00
17:00
€20.94
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
21:30
07:30
€20.94
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
22:30
08:30
€20.94
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
23:00
09:00
€20.94

How to get from Sapa to Cat Ba

When you want to get from Sapa to Cat Ba, 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 EUR 250.62. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as EUR 198.08.

How far is Sapa from Cat Ba?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa to Cat Ba. Your trip will be a total of 244 miles (392 km). The flying distance is 244 miles (392 km).

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Cat Ba?

The travel time from Sapa to Cat Ba can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Cat Ba?

The cost of the trip from Sapa to Cat Ba varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is OUROS Travel: travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as EUR 198.08 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 250.62.

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

  • Bus+Train price: EUR 8.79 - EUR 90.32. From Sapa to Hai Phong starting from 20:55 Hanoi until 21:40 Hanoi
  • Bus tickets - EUR 20.45 to EUR 20.45;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 198.08 to EUR 250.62.

How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Cat Ba?

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

  • 2 by Bus+Train from Sapa to Hai Phong starting from 20:55 Hanoi until 21:40 Hanoi
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Hai Phong any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sapa to Hai Phong 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 Hai Phong. 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 198.08.

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 to Cat Ba

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Cat Ba? 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:

  • 99% chosen Bus+Train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Sapa to Cat Ba

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Cat Ba

Cheapest Transport€9
Fastest Transport7h 50m
Earliest Departure8:45 PM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day8
Distance392 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCua Ong Limousine, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Laman Express, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC