Sapa to Cat Ba

Sapa to Cat Ba

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Sapa to Cat Ba Destination Reviews

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Thomas M
Amazing friendly service, very organised and smooth transport even when switching vehicles. Long journey, sleeper cabin very comfy to Hanoi 10pm-5am) 2 hr 30 min wait for bus to cat ba, quite hot and seated up right bus to ferry port Very quick speedboat to the island, efficient hotel drop off once at the port
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), May 11, 2026
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Aviv M
Uncomfortable beds. Very small. Disgusting blankets. The bus stop so many times, to pick up small cargo. The driver droved like crazy. Very bad experience. We changed bus, that was quick and nice, especially because the second bus was great, but also stop many times.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), May 11, 2026
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Jens H
After getting food poisining before the trip they were really forthcoming in spontaneously delaying my trip to the next day even though thenticlet in itself was nonrefundable. So great service and the ride itself was pleasant too.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP Sleeper, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Apr 16, 2026
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Niamh S
Door to door bus service was amazing
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Mar 16, 2026
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Andre E
Good structured journey. I like that the company tries to keep the passengers in the so called picture.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Mar 5, 2026
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Arup D
While travelling from SaPa to cat ba . First part of journey was not great as there was lot of mis communication once they told they will pick us up from hotel which was on the way to Hanoi (jnk SaPa home say n swimming pool) then they text me to come to office as they won’t be able to pick up saying roads are too crowded and lot of jam on road for 11:30 pm bus (what a joke ) entire town was drop dead after 7:30pm may the traffic jam was on her mind jokes apart . The front desk people of sao SaPa bus office is very rude and bad . This was bad part but the remaining part from Hanoi to cat ba was good one guy came along with us for the entire journey till cat ba hotel . Even though the bus from Hanoi to port was cramped (very less space in side ) no complain so far for that as my love for SaPa is too much . Guide from Hanoi to cat ba was really good . This was for 14-15 feb journey 2026
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Feb 17, 2026
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Emil C
We arrived on time! One star less, because the cabins were a good bit shorter than I have experience before.
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 11, 2026
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Ties H
We booked a sleeper bus to cat ba but were put in a small bus from hanoi
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus Royal Cabin Bus + Ferry, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus (Good Morning Cat ba), Feb 10, 2026
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Stig K
This was actually not a bad experience. Had to change bus once but only 5 min waiting time
Sapa to Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 2, 2026
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Linda B
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
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Sapa to Cat Ba Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
07:00
17:00
$24.66
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
21:30
07:30
$24.66
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
22:30
08:30
$24.66
Bus
Daiichi Travel Tours
VIP 22
23:00
09:00
$24.66

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 USD 295.14. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 233.27.

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 USD 233.27 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 295.14.

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

  • Bus+Train price: USD 10.35 - USD 106.36. From Sapa to Hai Phong starting from 20:55 Hanoi until 21:40 Hanoi
  • Bus tickets - USD 24.09 to USD 24.09;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 233.27 to USD 295.14.

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 USD 233.27.

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$11
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