Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

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Sapa to Dao Cat Ba Schedule

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Saigon DMC SUV 4pax Any timeVND 6,459k
Luxury Van Limousine VIP Cabin + Tourist Bus 05:45 - 18:45VND 813k
Techbus VN JSC Sleeper 40 07:15 - 17:15VND 547k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP Cabin 20 + VIP 18 08:00 - 19:00VND 910k
Grouptour VIP 22 17:30 - 03:30VND 886k
Grouptour Sleeper 41 18:45 - 06:25VND 575k
Grouptour Sleeper 38 21:00 - 08:40VND 549k
Sapa Discovery Travel VIP Cabin 20 + VIP 18 23:30 - 10:30VND 910k

Transportation from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport7h 50m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day200
Distance392 kilometers
Transport CompaniesDaiichi Travel, Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Luxury Van Limousine, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Techbus VN JSC

How to get from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

When you want to get from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • 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 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 311.07. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+van as a bus+van ticket costs as low as USD 20.75.

How far is Sapa from Dao Cat Ba?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa to Dao 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 Dao Cat Ba?

The travel time from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 13 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số): travelling by bus+van expect to pay as low as USD 20.75 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 311.07.

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

  • Bus+Train price: USD 10.32 - USD 106.92. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 20:55 Hanoi until 21:40 Hanoi
  • Bus+Van price: USD 20.75 - USD 21.62. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 21:30 Ket Doan Travel SP until 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 21.53 - USD 26.45. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 23:00 Sapa Market
  • Bus tickets - USD 21.56 to USD 35.76;
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 26.26 - USD 190.39. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba 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 243.28 to USD 311.07.

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

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 23:30. There are 183 available bus trips every day.
  • 7 by Bus+Ferry from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 23:00 Sapa Market
  • 4 by Bus+Van from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 21:30 Ket Doan Travel SP until 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
  • 2 by Bus+taxi from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus until 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba 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 Dao Cat Ba. 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 243.28.

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 Dao Cat Ba

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Dao 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:

  • 33% decided to go for a bus.
  • 30% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 17% chosen Bus+Van
  • 14% chosen Bus+taxi
  • 5% chosen Bus+Train
  • 1% Other