Sapa to Tam Coc

Sapa to Tam Coc

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Sapa to Tam Coc Destination Reviews

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Elina F
My friend and I booked 2 seats from Sapa to Tam Coc and the day of the trip, I got a call at 7am to tell me that my 3pm bus got cancelled so I had to choose between 12am or 8pm. We went for the late one, arrived at the meeting point at 7pm and the bus never came (we couln’t even recognize it because she never gave me the plate number as asked many times). When I tried to call or chat via whatsapp, I had weird or no answers. After 1h a car came and drove really fast during 45min to get us to take a bus somewhere else, without any explication. After that, we were told that the bus came at 7:26 and left because we weren’t there (untrue). We arrived at 5am and lost our night at the hotel - but still got to the destination. We felt unsafe, will not recommend.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus Sleeper, King Express Bus, May 20, 2026
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Catarina M
The company overbooked our bus and, for hours, the employees ignored us and refused to give us a solution. They just pretended we were not there.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Mar 25, 2026
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Bruno C
The bus was clean and comfortable but because of 2 things we give the review. First, they change the time last minute of the bus just like 90% of the other bus companies in Vietnam, which I find absolutely unacceptable. Second, they stopped for bathroom in bad times, first 30 minutes only after departure, and between the last stop before Hanoi and Ninh Binh they made us wait 4h without bathroom.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus Limousine 11 + VIP 24, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 24, 2026
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Sophia B
No seats together. One of the seats was very/too small, very/too low and the curtains didn’t work. Electric chair system didn’t work.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus Limousine 11 + VIP 24, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 21, 2026
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Stefan
Reached Tam Coc much earlier.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus Single Cabin, G8 Sapa Open Tour (G8 Sapa Open Tour), Mar 7, 2026
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Jorge L
The bed seat were so comfortable and the driver is master
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Feb 16, 2026
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Valentin H
I booked a direct bus from Sapa to Ninh Binh, and we had a 1-hour connection in Hanoi, which wasn't really clear at the moment of the booking (they explained it on the confirmation though). Drivers were rudes. Bus wasn't super comfy either, air conditionning was broken (impossbile to turn it off, so it was super cold).
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Jan 30, 2026
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Dan S
Bed to short. I’m 1.80. :-( The food stop is always too long, 1 hour.
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 31, 2025
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Katie R
Staff were very horrible, rude, not helpful at all
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 24 + VIP 22, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 23, 2025
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Kevin P
Meeting point and drop point not respected. The driver made us go down 2km before the normal place. Seats not very confortable. Important late, people sleeping in corridor... But good support by what's app
Sapa to Tam Coc, Bus VIP 32, Sapa Discovery Travel, Dec 1, 2025
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Sapa to Tam Coc Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
06:20
15:20
$28.46
Bus
Asian Bus Travel
VIP 34
07:15
14:15
$15.18
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
08:20
17:20
$28.46
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
09:20
18:20
$28.46
Bus
HK Sapa Open Tour
Single Cabin
10:00
17:30
$16.51
  5.0
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
10:20
19:20
$28.46
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
11:00
19:30
$15.85
  4.1
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
11:20
20:20
$28.46
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
12:00
20:30
$15.85
  4.1
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
12:20
21:20
$28.46
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
13:00
21:30
$15.85
  4.1
Bus
Vietnam Luxury Travel
VIP 20 + VIP 11
13:20
22:20
$28.46
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 32
16:00
00:40
$15.18
  2.0
Bus
Asian Bus Travel
Royal Cabin
16:30
23:30
$18.97
  2.0
Bus
Asian Bus Travel
VIP 34
17:00
00:00
$15.18
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
21:30
06:00
$15.85
  4.1
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
22:00
06:30
$15.85
  4.8
Bus
HK Buslines
Single Cabin
22:30
07:00
$15.85
  4.8
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 24 + VIP 22
23:00
08:10
$20.87
  3.5
Bus
Sapa Discovery Travel
VIP 24 + VIP 22
23:30
08:40
$20.87
  3.5

How to get from Sapa to Tam Coc

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

  • Bus
  • 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 311.76. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 16.59.

How far is Sapa from Tam Coc?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Sapa to Tam Coc. Your trip will be a total of 195 miles (313 km). The flying distance is 195 miles (313 km).

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Tam Coc?

The travel time from Sapa to Tam Coc can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 7 to 12 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Tam Coc?

The cost of the trip from Sapa to Tam Coc varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Ninh Binh Footprint: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 16.59 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 311.76.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 16.59 to USD 38.49;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 25.03. From Sapa to Tam Coc starting from 07:30 100A Dien Bien Phu until 21:30 100A Dien Bien Phu

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 149.70 to USD 311.76.

How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Tam Coc?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:45. There are 80 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 Tam Coc any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Sapa to Tam Coc 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 Tam Coc. 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 149.70.

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

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sapa to Tam Coc? 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:

  • 79% decided to go for a bus.
  • 20% chosen Bus+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Sapa to Tam Coc

Facts about the transport from Sapa to Tam Coc

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport6h 15m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day101
Distance313 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAsian Bus Travel, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Halong Transportation, Hanoi VIP Transfer, HK Buslines, King Express Bus, Mui Ne Private Car, Ninh Binh Footprint, OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel, Sapa Express, Taxigo vn, Viet Technologies Travel, VietNam Travel Bus