We arrived on time for our bus that had been booked and paid for over 4 months ago. We were not contacted for confirmation like every other company so we had to message to check booking and arrival time. When we arrived we presented our tickets and we were told to wait over there which we did patiently and quietly. They loaded 2 buses of people and 2 men (one friendly and one driver very annoyed) kept telling us to get on the entire time while the lady in charge told us to wait while they argued and no communication to us so no idea what the issue was. Eventually when everyone had been on for a long time while we stood in the heat and one bus left the driver just loaded our bags and pointed to get on while ignoring the angry lady coordinating and we were put in 2 tiny spaces at the back of the bus next to the toilet with a door that banged all night. My bed had a storage space behind and was not full size and did not recline. Tv did not work. My husbands bed was broken and tilted to one side and also shorter and was above mine. He is over 6 foot! We paid for 2 adults and they gave a family big doubles each that had clearly just booked and paid as they arrived (they were charged a lot). The children were little In all this great space. We left slightly late and arrived 2 hours early and not dropped at the address we were given on the voucher and no warning to get off just yelled to wake up and everyone off the bus and the driver took off. There were no grab taxi on out app at 5am and we were not near taxis and we had no Vietnamese to call a taxi. Thankfully another passenger did speak Vietnamese and asked her taxi to come back for us as there weren’t many. A lot of passengers started walking to find taxis as nothing was open to ask. We eventually got our taxi and had to pay for the trip to where we were suppose to go. We were not staying in a hotel there so could not contact them to collect us. I was prepared for the interesting experience of a sleeper bus but they could not have made it worse if they tried. We have been on a clean unbroken luxury bus in Vietnam and we were given information and the driver was safe and informative and made sure everyone had transport at the end.
Bus Sleeper 38, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Apr 19, 2024
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Adrian B
Booked 2210 bus, but was put on the 2130. Luckily my hotel was close... Wouldn't have known otherwise... Not sure if i just got moved, times are old or what was going on. Might be just specific to the check-in agent in sapa. Otherwise trip itself was okay.
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 18, 2024
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Erwan A
We had the two bottom bunks, they are narrowed, and next to the toilets, the bottom one was impossible to lower the head of the seat to sleep, moreover in this place are the suspensions of the bus, we felt each vibration for 10 hours.
This review was autotranslated
Nous avons eu les deux couchettes du fond , elles sont rétréci , et a cote des toilettes , celle du fond en bas il était impossible de descendre la tête du siège pour dormir , deplus a cette endroit se trouvent les suspensions du car, on a ressenti chaque vibration pendant 10 heures
Bus VIP Luxury 22, Duc Duong Bus, Mar 18, 2024
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Emma
Seats are comfortable and had usb charging ports and the driver gave us bottled water and soft blankets. However, the bus stopped so many times over the trip to pick up and drop off locals and so, was over capacity by about 10 people and babies lying on the floor in the aisle. Still a great cheap option to get from A to B but dont expect VIP :)
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 22, 2024
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Nanthiniy J
We were super apprehensive about booking because of the reviews but it was actually decent- seats were narrow but if you put your luggage in the compartment below you’ll be fine. Our bus had Wifi and we stopped 3x for toilet/ food breaks (remember to take change with you as they charge for entry at the toilets)
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 8, 2024
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Luisa G
It was not clear which bus was going where and there was an unplanned stopover that was not described. Seats are allocated, you can't choose freely. We arrived in the end.
This review was autotranslated
Es war nicht klar welcher Bus wohin fährt und es gab einen ungeplanten Zwischenstopp der so nicht beschrieben wurde. Plätze werden zugeteilt, kann man nicht frei wählen. Wir sind letztenendes angekommen.
Bus Sleeper 38, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Nov 9, 2023
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Leon M
Bud was really comfy, it was delayed on the pick up by more than 1 hour.
Van Van + VIP Bus, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 16, 2023
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Jesus P
Great experience. The driver contacted me beforehand to know the name of my cruise and even arrived early to pick me up. Then it asked for my destination and he left me just in front of my hostel. The bus was comfortable. 10/10
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jul 29, 2023
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John K
Drivers were rude. Bus was over an hour wait. We had to move our luggage multiple times because the operators didn’t know where the buss was going to stop. The drivers kept stopping to pick up and drop off packages so a “6 hour” trip turned into a “12 hour” trip.
The drivers had a real attitude problem. The children on the bus were so loud but neither the parents or drivers did anything about it. There was no sleeping on this sleeper bus. The bus itself was so dirty. There was trash everywhere from the previous riders. It was so hot. The drivers refused to turn up the AC so riders in the back were suffocating.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jun 7, 2023
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Emilia L
The bus left according to the schedule, and was in Ha Long on time. There was one longer stop (20-30 min) half-way through for lunch. There was no toilet on the bus. Yet, the bus stopped a few times at a sort of bus stations to load and unload stuff, and is was possible to use toilet at those places. Drinking water is not provided on this bus. Drivers did not speak English, and were rather abrupt, but overall did their job well. The bus was not full, about 1/4-1/3 seats were free.
Bus Sleeper 38, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), May 12, 2023
When you want to get from Sapa to Ha Long, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
Bus
Train
Taxi
If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. 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 277.09. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a taxi as a taxi ticket costs as low as USD 149.29.
How far is Sapa from Ha Long?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa to Ha Long. Your trip will be a total of 190 miles (305 km). The flying distance is 190 miles (305 km).
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Ha Long?
The travel time from Sapa to Ha Long can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 10 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Ha Long?
The cost of the trip from Sapa to Ha Long varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc): travelling by taxi expect to pay as low as USD 149.29 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 277.09.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sapa to Ha Long:
Train price: USD 13.97 - USD 88.50. From Sapa to Quang Ninh starting from 21:40 Sapa Lao Cai until 21:40 Sapa Lao Cai
Bus tickets - USD 16.77 to USD 23.29;
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 149.29 to USD 277.09.
How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Ha Long?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Quang Ninh any time of the day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Buses
Taking a bus from Sapa to Quang Ninh 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 Quang Ninh. 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 149.29.
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 Ha Long
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Ha Long? 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:
