Sapa to Gia Lam by bus, train, van, taxi from VND 288k

Sapa to Gia Lam Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Van	Phuc Lam Limousine	Van 9pax	06:30	12:00	$15.18
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	07:00	13:30	$17.30
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Seater 18	07:30	13:20	$17.45
Van	Phuc Lam Limousine	Van 9pax	08:01	13:31	$15.18
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	08:30	15:00	$17.30
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	09:45	15:20	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	10:45	16:20	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	11:30	18:00	$17.30
Train	Vietnam Railways	1st Class Sleeper	12:05	19:10	$10.06	3.8
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	12:30	19:00	$17.30
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	13:00	18:35	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	13:30	20:00	$17.30
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	14:00	20:30	$17.30
Bus	Phuc Lam Limousine	Limousine 11	14:20	19:50	$15.18
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	14:45	20:20	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper 33	15:15	22:10	$12.90
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	15:45	21:20	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	16:45	22:20	$18.74
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	VIP Luxury 24 Cabin	17:30	00:00	$17.30
Bus	VietNam Travel Bus	Sleeper Bus + Limousine 21	18:00	23:35	$18.74

How to get from Sapa to Gia Lam

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

Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Train+van 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 682.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.91.

How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Gia Lam?

The cost of the trip from Sapa to Gia Lam varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapa Explore: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.91 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 682.98.

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

Bus tickets - USD 10.91 to USD 41.17;
Train tickets - USD 13.07 to USD 196.36;
Van price : USD 14.61 - USD 248.09;
Bus+Train price: USD 23.56 - USD 30.15. From Sapa to Gia Lam starting from 16:00 Sapa Fansipanbus until 22:30 Sapa SSB
Bus+Van price: USD 32.11. From Sapa to Gia Lam starting from 07:50 494 Dien Bien Phu until 14:30 494 Dien Bien Phu
Train+Van price: USD 44.17 - USD 205.33. From Sapa to Gia Lam starting from 10:00 Hotel de la Coupole Sapa MGallery Collection until 17:00 Hotel de la Coupole Sapa MGallery Collection

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 110.01 to USD 682.98.

How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Gia Lam?

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 23:45. There are 822 available bus trips every day.
Vans from Sapa to Gia Lam depart during the day - there are approximately 16 departures a day.
14 by Bus+Van from Sapa to Gia Lam starting from 07:50 494 Dien Bien Phu until 14:30 494 Dien Bien Phu
4 by Train+Van from Sapa to Gia Lam starting from 10:00 Hotel de la Coupole Sapa MGallery Collection until 17:00 Hotel de la Coupole Sapa MGallery Collection
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Gia Lam any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sapa to Gia Lam 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 Gia Lam. 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 110.01.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Sapa to Gia Lam. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Sapa to Gia Lam.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Sapa to Gia Lam

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Gia Lam? 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:

60% decided to go for a bus.
21% decided to catch a taxi.
14% chosen Bus+Train
2% opted for a van.
1% Other

Transportation from Sapa to Gia Lam

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Gia Lam

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:45 PM
Departures per day	902
Distance	100 kilometers
Transport Companies	Amazing Vietnam Travel, April Adventure, Asian Bus Travel, Chapa Express, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daiichi Travel, Damitrans, Dichung, Duc Duong, Eco Sapa Limousine, Family Express, Fanxipan Express, G8 Sapa Open Tour, GreenLion Bus, Group Bus, Grouptour, Halong Transportation, Halong Travel Limousine, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, Inter Bus Lines, King Express Bus, King Sapa Train, Linh Chau Transport, Mui Ne Private Car, NewLivitrans Express, Ninh Binh Interbus, OUROS Travel, S Trip, Saigon DMC, Sao Viet, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Dragon Express, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Explore, Sapa Express, Sapaking Limousine, Sapaly Express Train, Taxigo vn, Tbus, Thang Long Ha Noi Limousine, Tiim Group, Vicsapa Train, Viet Technologies Travel, Vietnam Rail, Vietnam Railways, Vietnam Transportation Service, VietNam Travel Bus, Violette Trains

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Sapa to Gia Lam