Facts about the transport from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong
| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 4:50 오후 |
| Latest Departure | 5:00 오후 |
| Departures per day | 5 |
| Distance | 263 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, OUROS Travel |
Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong
Best Options
$20
$366
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Arrival
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Transportation from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong
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Buses$ 19.35
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Taxis$ 246.01
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Vans are not available
Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong Destination Reviews
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Louise We arrived on time and were told to wait there in which we did for over 10 minutes when a taxi arrived to our big bus. We were only made aware that we had to switch buses at Hanoi when we arrived and were accused of being late after being dropped by the taxi that was arranged for us. When we arrived at Hanoi no one could help us get our second bus to Sapa. Your ticket office was closed and we had to get another company to help us. Finally we got put on a bus in which we had to swap twice before arriving in Ninh Binh. When we arrived in Ninh Binh we were greeted by a very rude taxi driver who made fun of us and laughed when he thought we expected him to help us with our bags. We had no issue with helping ourselves but the driver constantly ushered us to open the car boot ourselves. Again we don’t mind doing this ourselves but this is the first time a taxi driver has never offered to help with bags or simply open a door for us. We felt very uncomfortable with him and couldn’t help but feel like he was mocking us.
Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), May 21, 2024
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Maria LIf you want a night of hell , pick this bus.
Van Van + VIP Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), May 21, 2024
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Caroline Staff at pick up point were not helpful at all, I asked when we arrived if we were still due to leave at 10.30am to which the lady said yes. We didn’t end up leaving until 11.30am with no explanation, we kept having to find staff to ask what was happening and being told “soon, soon”
On the bus the staff also were not friendly, we were given no tickets and had no idea where we should sit and were ignored completely with no eye contact.
My seat did not recline and both mine and my partners usb port did not work.
We did however arrive only a little after our given arrival time and the ride was straight forward once we got on.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, May 4, 2024
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Carolin I booked it really last minute and everything went good. Bus was more or less on time and arrived about an hour early. The "beds" are about 1,7 m long so if your taller it's probably not comfortable... We ended at the right spot.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 14, 2024
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Claudio MFirst things first: we started where we should have, arrived where we should have, both on time, and travelled with the VIP bus that we paid for. Only in between Sapa and Ninh Binh at 2 am we were dropped in the middle of Hanoi for a bus change that arrived 2 hours later. This was not scheduled (or at least not advertised) and the help desk through WhatsApp was basically useless. We just hoped that the second bus would arrive but there were no sign there nor any signal, so it was basically hope for 2 hours.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 12, 2024
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Felix RBus started 1h late, the crew was not friendly at all and we were making stops so many times.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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Rebecca GDeparture point only took us to another bus terminal where people had already boarded the bus. Booked for 1615 and didn't get taken to the bus terminal until then. Clearly they had overbooked / cancelled buses as there were people for 1600, 1615 and 1700 bus all told to board the same one! Initially they tried to tell us to get into a minivan, I had to re-show them my ticket with the word SLEEPER. Eventually was told to board the sleeper bus, after they prioritised boarding all of the locals who arrived after us, they then tried to put me and my partner in 1 cabin together after doing it to other people. I refused and insisted on 2 given we had paid for 2 tickets. They then allowed us into 2 cabins, and there was even 1 cabin free on the bus and I saw at least 2 cabins doubled up. The assistant on the bus was frankly just rude, and pushed me aside physically twice without saying anything. Did not speak any English and ignored our attempts to communicate with him with Google translate.
Eventually the bus set off about 1hr after schedule and after about 1hr into the journey we stopped and were switched onto another bus. There was no attempt to communicate with us at all, if they had explained from the beginning the whole journey would have been much easier to understand. The new bus driver was much more pleasant and helpful (we asked him on google translate for his number, so our hotel could call him to arrange a taxi for us at the other end, and he kindly obliged, unlike the first driver and assistant who just totally ignored us despite reading the same message. We later stopped for a break at services, along with the original bus - we were told 20min break, 1hr later we were still there as crews from both buses were sat eating food together! Meanwhile all the passengers were back on the bus waiting to go. They also stopped a few times on the way and a few locals got on and were sleeping in the aisle. Unsurprisingly we arrived about 1hr after scheduled time.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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James MArrives at 4am not 7am as expected, if I’d known I would have booked somewhere to sleep at the destination
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 25, 2024
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Anne SThe bus was supposed to leave at 21:30, but we already left at 20:56.. We were happy we arrived early. There was a second stop were people got on & they overbooked the bus.. 4 tourists had to lay in de aisle on the ground for a 8 hour trip, instead of the VIP sleeper they booked. Really poor service as well, no body that spoke english and very agressive/irritated men.
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 19, 2024
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Johannes SWe were driven to the Grißen bus in a small van. Everything went really well. The bus just stopped for 30 minutes at some point, which was really annoying.... . Otherwise the bus ride was good and the seats were also good.
This review was autotranslated
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 13, 2024
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How to get from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong
When you want to get from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong, 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 365.55. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 19.60.
How far is Sapa from Tam Coc Bich Dong?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong. Your trip will be a total of 164 miles (263 km). The flying distance is 164 miles (263 km).
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong?
The travel time from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 6 to 10 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong?
The cost of the trip from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 19.60 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 365.55.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong:
- Bus tickets - USD 19.35 to USD 19.35;
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 246.01 to USD 365.79.
How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Tam Coc Bich Dong?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
- Buses start plying the route from 16:50 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.
- Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Sapa to Ninh Binh any time of the day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Buses
Taking a bus from Sapa to Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh. 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 246.01.
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 Tam Coc Bich Dong
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Tam Coc Bich Dong? 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:
- 95% decided to go for a bus.
- 5% decided to catch a taxi.