Sapa to Dao Cat Ba by bus, ferry, train, van, taxi from VND 538k

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba Destination Reviews

Pavla M

The bus itself was clean and comfortable, it is the driver’s driving that made you worry not to fall in the aisle but that is more cultural thing than personal. I was a bit disappointed we were promised an earlier stop since our accomodation was on the way of the bus (and the final stop was 8km further and it was 6 a.m.), but when we got closer the guy who was organizing everything for most of the way wasn’t on the bus anymore and the driver had no idea what I wanted so he didn’t stop.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Cabin 20, Asian Bus Travel, Dec 1, 2025

Wyatt M

Wish it would be conveyed somewhere that there is no food allowed on the bus we used. Other than that everything was extremely organized and comfortable. Minimal waiting times compared to other experiences.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Oct 13, 2025

Eyal Y

Cabin is very slim and they allow over booking with people sleeping between the cabins

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Asian Bus Travel, Oct 4, 2025

Jon G

The communication was not very good because we were not in the bus list and no one told us what happened. We ended up in another bus that took us to Cat Ba, but everything was very confusing, even the office staff didnt help us.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP 24, Sapa Discovery Travel, Aug 16, 2025

Felix H

No seats/ beds assigned. Even though we booked months ago, we were the last in the bus and got the worst beds in the back. Were told that there were four places in the back, but there were only there. One person was in the aisle. This was dangerous. Bed were impossible to get into. Driver already took off at high speed while we were still in the aisle, trying to climb in, terrible service. Had to change busses but were not informed about anything. New bus did not have enough beds, so had to share a bed. Personnel was occupying beds and did not give them to customers. Beds were not cleaned. Blankers had been use and there was trash. Very bad experience.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Asian Bus Travel, Aug 12, 2025

Michele N

Transfer purchased with Daiichii; however, part of the transfer (Sapa to Hanoi) was provided by another company, G8. Communication with G8 wasn’t easy, and they left me in Hanoi close to, but not at, the agreed arrival point. In this specific case, it was a problem because I had to be at a specific pick-up point for the second part of the transfer (Hanoi to Cat Ba). They gave no explanation. So, the Daiichii leg was fine, but their partner for the first part was not.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Aug 11, 2025

Irene S

The Trip from Sa Pa to Hanoi was good. But when we arrived in Hanoi at 4 a.m. we had to wait two (!) hours in hot climate on the street without toilet and without seat. That was not good Service! The Connection was Bad! The next Trip from Hanoi to Cat Ba was good again.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Aug 9, 2025

Mark D

The connection was a lot better than the previous journey, but that was only due to my contacting the two operators and getting the precise details. Without that it would have been totally impossible.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus, Daiichi Travel, Jul 26, 2025

Lee L

Fantastic driver. Went back to the hotel to help collect a forgotten item. Very much appreciated.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus Cabin 20, Asian Bus Travel, May 26, 2025

Hennie B

Seat allocated right at the back of bus between 3 other people in the middle. Claustrophobic! No other seats were available.

Sapa to Dao Cat Ba, Bus VIP 34, Asian Bus Travel, Apr 23, 2025

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Sapa to Dao Cat Ba Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP Cabin + Tourist Bus	05:45	18:45	$24.65
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP Cabin + Tourist Bus	06:45	19:45	$24.65
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP Cabin + Tourist Bus	07:30	20:30	$24.65
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP Cabin 20 + VIP 18	08:00	19:00	$26.54	4.5
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP Sleeper 34	20:30	07:20	$18.96	3.2
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	Sleeper 40	20:46	08:46	$18.77
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP Sleeper 34	21:05	08:45	$19.72
Bus	Techbus VN JSC	VIP Sleeper 34	21:25	09:05	$19.72
Bus	Luxury Van Limousine	VIP 32 Sleeper	22:00	08:20	$18.96
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	22:30	09:00	$23.13	3.9
Bus	Daiichi Travel	VIP Cabin 22 + Seater Bus	23:00	09:30	$23.13	3.9
Bus	Sapa Discovery Travel	VIP Cabin 20 + VIP 18	23:30	10:30	$26.54	4.5

Transportation from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba

Cheapest Transport	$10
Fastest Transport	7h 10m
Earliest Departure	6:00 早上
Latest Departure	11:30 晚上
Departures per day	47
Distance	359 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asian Bus Travel, Cat Ba Express, Cat Ba Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Full Moon Travel Asia, Good Morning Cat Ba Bus, Grouptour, Laman Express, Mui Ne Private Car, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel, VietNam Travel Bus, Vin Bus

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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
Train
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 360.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 20.38.

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 expect to pay as low as USD 20.38 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 360.95.

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

Bus+Train price: USD 9.95 - USD 103.16. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 20:55 Hanoi until 21:40 Hanoi
Bus tickets - USD 20.38 to USD 35.07;
Bus+Van price: USD 21.33 - USD 23.22. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP until 22:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
Bus+taxi price: USD 25.34 - USD 183.70. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus until 16:00 Hanoi Fansipanbus
Bus+Ferry price: USD 30.79 - USD 30.85. From Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 07:00 Sapa Market

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 229.89 to USD 360.95.

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 06:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:30. There are 36 available bus trips every day.
2 by Bus+Ferry from Sapa to Dao Cat Ba starting from 07:00 Sapa Market until 07:00 Sapa Market
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 229.89.

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:

83% decided to go for a bus.
8% chosen Bus+Ferry
8% chosen Bus+Train
1% Other

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