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Sapa is a beautiful place located in the northern mountains of Vietnam. It is surrounded by local villages which are home of many ethnic minorities. That’s why Sapa has a distinct and unique culture which attracts many visitors.
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You can get there by bus, by train, by car,…..but with the advantages of low cost savings and excellent quality, a bus is always the best choice for tourists when they tend to travel to this ancient city. Here are some suggestions for you.
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How far is it from Hanoi to Sapa?
Sapa is a highland town in Lao Cai province, Vietnam and is located about 38 km from the center of Lao Cai city and about 370 km from Hanoi.
Distance from Hanoi to Sapa by routes:
Route 1: Noi Bai – Lao Cai Expressway (via Nhat Tan Bridge): about 320km.
Route 2: National Highway 70 (main route to the old Northwest provinces): about 390 km.
Route 3: National Highway 32 (through Mu Cang Chai): about 455 km.
Usually, drivers often choose to follow the Noi Bai – Lao Cai expressway because of the short distance and the most convenient traffic.
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Top 10 best bus from Hanoi to Sapa
2.1 Inter Bus Line
Inter Bus Line is highly rated on travel forums today. They always use the most modern, high-class bus and take the safety and satisfaction of the customers as the goal. With a bed system of up to 46 beds covered with soft leather, the car company ensures to give guests the best experience when traveling. Not only that, the car is also fully equipped with basic amenities. For example, cool water, cold towels, warm blankets, air conditioners, etc. Besides, the staff is dedicated and friendly, ready to meet all your requirements.
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Inter Bus Line provides its customers with a wide range of services with a range of vehicles such as:
- 44-seat sleeper bus
- Single cabin car – valentine double cabin 20 cabins / 1 car
- Family love double bed 44 seats
Advantages:
- Inter Bus Line is the bus company with the best service on the market today. With high-speed wifi system, air conditioner, LED TV, USB port for charging phones, drinking water, cold towels and snacks, Inter Bus Line ensures to serve you with the best care.
- Inter Bus Line sleeper bus line is invested and renewed in batches. With a modern Universe Express sleeper bus and a quality bed system including 44 soft, smooth and clean leather beds.
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- This car company serves pick up and drop off at specific locations, not pick up passengers along the way, so you can be assured of travel time.
- When using the service of Inter Bus Line, you can be 100% confident that you will definitely get a ticket. When booked on the system or at the counter, this bus company holds tickets and ensures a quality space for visitors. However, you need to note that you should book your tickets as early as possible before your departure date. Inter Bus Line is a famous bus company and the service is very satisfied with tourists, so if you book late, you may not be able to book because tickets are sold out. This needs more attention on holidays and Tet.
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- Inter Bus Line has its own space design to ensure quality. Therefore, the car company will still receive the wrong price if you do not book a ticket but only send the goods. The delivery of goods still does not affect the travel schedule of the remaining passengers. In particular, the car company does not accept prohibited and illegal goods.
If you choose Interline’s bus, you can be assured of their service and quality because of their extremely high-class interior equipment, ensuring a comfortable space like your bed.
Sapa bus schedule of Interbus Line
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 18 Hang Voi, Hanoi
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 469 Dien Bien Phu Street – Sapa town
- Type: Sleeper bus – Price: 17 per person
- Time: 6:00 – 24:00
- Type: VIP double cabin – Price: 42$ per person
- Type: VIP single cabin – Price: 22$ per person
- Time: 7:00, 11:00, 14;00, 22:00
2.2. Sapa Express Bus
Sapa Express Bus belongs to Thinh Phat Tourist Transport Co. Ltd. It is highly rated for its 29-seat limousine with five-star quality standards. In addition, this car company also serves a 32-bed VIP sleeper bus with all the best amenities and services.
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Sapa Express Bus provides its customers with a wide range of services with a range of vehicles such as:
- Limousine Luxury (16 seats):
Price: 500.000 VND per ticket
Departure time: 14:30
Arrival time: 21:00
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- Limousine (28 seats)
Price: 440.000 VND per ticket
Departure time: 06:30
Arrival time: 13:00
- Sleeper car (38 beds)
Price: 330.000 VND per ticket
Departure time: 21:00
Arrival time: 04:00 tomorrow morning
- Cabin
Price: 500.000 VND per ticket
Departure time: 21:00
Arrival time: 04:00 tomorrow morning
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Advantages:
High-quality service:
Passengers consistently give Sapa King Express Bus great marks for the caliber of its services. Never packing or catching customers in the middle, this vehicle company is always fully committed to arriving where consumers hire the car.
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Modern, convenience and luxury:
Sapa King Express sleeper bus provides all the amenities you need including WiFi, air conditioning, blankets, filtered water and wet towels.
Regarding VIP double cabins, you don’t need to worry about comfort as the cars are equipped with the latest amenities. Each room is equipped with TV, WiFi, charger, headphones, music, air conditioning and more. The vehicle has a privacy curtain system and curtains to block sunlight and UV rays.
Closed and clean toilet:
The company has also installed self-contained toilets in their cars. This is very convenient for customers on long trips.
Safety:
With quality vehicles, regularly maintained and repaired, and a team of carefully selected drivers, Sapa King Express always makes passengers feel secure when driving. If choosing a cabin car, customers are completely assured of privacy because curtains separate each space to create privacy.
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If you choose to travel by bus from Hanoi to Sapa, you can experience the utmost satisfaction and safety. Because all the bed systems on the car are of quality standards. Not only that, the car is also fully equipped with cool air conditioning, LCD TV and mini fridge or modern self-contained toilet. All of this promises to meet all basic needs for customers.
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 12 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 2 Cau May, Sapa town.
>> Price: 330.000 – 500.000 VND per person
2.3 Sapa Group Bus
Sapa Group Bus has long upheld the reputation of a high-class bus as a well-known bus company for its quality and reputation on the SaPa-Hanoi route. The Sapa Group Bus to Sapa, which offers a line of limos with 22 fully furnished VIP double cabins, is very popular with travelers on this route. The premium Skybus line offered by the bus company on the Hanoi to Sapa route is of exceptional quality, comparable to a business class seat on an airplane, and offers passengers the best riding experience.
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Vehicle type: Limousine 22 VIP double cabin, is one of the limousine companies to Sapa that has just been launched recently. Serving quality double-cabin Limousine, Sapa Group Bus to Sapa always aims to bring customers the safest and most complete trips.
Advantages:
- The cabins on the car are separated from the outside space by curtains, creating a discreet and private space for you and your loved ones.
- The car is luxuriously decorated with extremely impressive and beautiful LED lights.
- The bed is covered with high quality leather and has a large size of 95cm x 1.8m to create a spacious and comfortable space.
- The cabin car is equipped with a lot of amenities such as a bed lifting system and massage modes.
- Each cabin is fully equipped with Wifi, Led TV, standard sound system, and also serves full thin blankets, cold towels, mineral water, cool air conditioning …
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 160 Tran Quang Khai street, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi
Departure time in Hanoi: 06:30, 07:20, 22:30, 23:30 everyday
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa:426 Dien Bien Phu Street – Sapa town
Departure time in Sapa: 14:00, 22:30 everyday
>> Price: 21$ – 42$ per person/way (it depends on what type you choose from)
2.4 King Express Bus
On the Hanoi to Sapa route, the well-known and established bus of King Express Bus. Passengers can simply select the best vehicle for their trip needs from the 40-seat sleeper bus and the 20-seat limousine. King Express Bus continuously enhances the quality of its services to provide passengers with a relaxing and enjoyable journey.
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Vehicle type: Sapa King Express Bus is a 40-seat Thaco Mobile Home luxury sleeper bus with European standard self-contained toilet, newly invested from 2016-2018. The car has all the necessary amenities such as: Air conditioning, blankets Drinking water, LCD screen and free wifi.
Advantages:
- The quality of the car is very good, satisfying each passenger when experiencing it.
- Professionally trained drivers and staff.
- The car runs very on time and does not pick up passengers along the way.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 204 Tran Quang Khai street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
Department time in Hanoi: 07:00 and 22:00 everyday
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 586 Dien Bien Phu Street – Sapa town
>> Price: 220.000 – 300.000 per person
2.5 Ha Son Hai Van
Hai Van belongs to Ha Son Hai Van Transport Co. Ltd., this is the choice of many tourists because of its fast and convenient advantages.
Not like many other bus companies, Hai Van only runs the Hanoi – Lao Cai highway to reach Sapa. Therefore, the car runs continuously and will not stop to pick up passengers along the way, thus shortening and saving quite a bit of travel time. To buy tickets, you can go directly to the bus station of the airline to book tickets. On average, the running frequency of the routes will be continuous for about 30 – 45 minutes daily. So you can rest assured that no matter what time you book the car, there will still be a place to go!
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Ha Son Hai Van has 03 main car lines: Supe VIP 20-seat single-cabin Royal style and royal class, VIP 36-seat fast bus and 44-seat regular bus, Super VIP and fast bus for VIP guests with The time is only 3h45 for the journey Hanoi to Lao Cai or vice versa
Advantages:
- The quality of service and utilities served on Ha Son Hai Van are very attentive. Especially the very small details are also paid attention to. For example, canvas bags for well-fitting shoes, recycled bags that protect the environment. On the bag, there are very cute thank you notes and the service hotline number.
- The space in the car is clean.
- The ride is comfortable without cramming.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 270 Nguyen Hoang, My Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, Hanoi
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 575 Group 3A Dien Bien Phu Street – Sapa town
>> Price: 260.000 per person
2.6 Sao Viet
As a car company under Thanh Phat Trading and Service Co., Ltd., Sao Viet bus is the most familiar name for the group passionate about discovering Sapa. This sleeper bus company provides many trips for the current Hanoi – Sapa route. Specifically, normally, the car has 17 different trips every day. If you want the most convenient time, choosing the bus from Hanoi to Sapa is the most appropriate choice.
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You can be assured of the quality of the car, because all the seats on the car are covered with soft upholstery and are equipped with all amenities such as television, air conditioning, cold towels, mineral water,… Thanks to that , you can rest assured to rest comfortably on your journey. To book tickets, you can call the hotline number of the bus operator.
Sao Viet has 2 main car lines:
- Sao Viet Sleeper Car: A Hyundai Uninerver 40-bed with closed and clean toilet, television, wifi, air-conditioner,….
- VIP Cabin: A portable palace cabin with 10 double-cabin floor 1st and 10 double-cabin floor 2nd. Each cabin is fully equipped with convenient facilities: HD entertainment system with LCD screen, USB charger, high speed wifi, full body massage bed,….
Advantages:
- New, comfortable, comfortable 40-bed Hyundai Univer sleeper car system, soft leather beds
- Fully furnished: TV, wifi, air conditioner, blanket, mini fridge and free drinking water to make you comfortable on the whole journey.
- The body of the car is solidly constructed, reducing vibrations to create a sense of safety for visitors.
- The car is installed with LED lights to create green light, warm and close space.
- Design and install full sun protection curtains.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 789 Giai Phong Street, Hanoi
Time: 4:45 – 24h00
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 573 Dien Bien Phu, Sapa town
>> Price: 240.000 per person
2.7 Green Bus
It can be said that Green Bus is one of the most trusted bus companies from Hanoi to Sapa serving sleepers today. With long experience in transporting passengers, the team of this car company always ensures the safety and absolute peace of mind for customers when traveling. Using the latest generation Tracomeco Universe Noble of Hyundai, the bed system on the car is covered with quality and smooth leather.
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Green Bus specializes in serving passengers with a modern 40-bed car imported completely from Korea. The inside of the car is fully equipped with amenities to serve the entertainment and relaxation needs of passengers such as modern televisions, super strong wifi, USB sockets without worrying about running out of battery phones, high leather beds. provides a comfortable feeling for passengers. In addition, the garage also prepares drinking water and cold towels for each passenger.
Advantages
- New life sleeper car, soft and comfortable design for users.
- The car space is spacious, clean, and suitable for passengers to rest in the car.
- Professional driver, safe driving, ensuring the schedule for passengers.
- No pick-up along the way except for highway rest stops.
- Commit to keep tickets and depart on time, on schedule.
- The bed is spacious and comfortable.
- The operator is enthusiastic and friendly.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 30 Hang Muoi, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Department time: 7:00, 14:00, 16:00, 22:00
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 618 Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa Town
>> Price: 320.000 per person
2.8 Pumpkin Limousine:
Pumpkin Limousine is a bus company from Hanoi to Sapa in the high-end segment. This car company has chosen the latest 19-seat Fuso Limousine to serve customers to bring the best benefits to customers. With great advantages such as cheap price, good service. Therefore, this is one of the most appreciated car companies to Sapa by customers today. There is only 1 bus a day departing at 7 am from Hanoi. Therefore, you should consider and book your bus tickets early to be convenient on the road!
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When you choose to travel by this car, you will be fully served with basic amenities. For example, wifi, drinking water, cakes, cold towels in the car. In particular, when stopping at the station, you can also get 1 free meal to fill your stomach. In addition, the staff of the car is very friendly and enthusiastic. So, if you have a problem that needs to be answered, you can ask for service as soon as possible. Next, the way to book a bus ticket is also quite simple.
Advantages:
- Big sitting space makes the customer feel more comfortable. Pumpkin Limousine has luxurious armrests covered with soft leather
- Car furniture is modern, convenient and reasonable
- Modern furniture: sound system Sony, wifi wireless router, DVD screen, USD charging port,
- The bus departs at the same time every day. Vehicle facilities are always guaranteed. A team of dedicated drivers, providing a safe journey for passengers
- Pumpkin Limousine also leaves a good impression on passengers when the staff at the garage can speak two languages, English and Vietnamese.
- Flexible pick-up location
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 89 Ma May, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Department time: 7:00
>> Price: 400.000 per person
2.9 Sapa Dragon Express:
This is a high-quality Hanoi-Sapa bus company, using the latest model of cars and fully equipped with amenities to serve all needs of customers.
Normally, this bus company will run the only routes in the morning departing from Hanoi. Return time is at 15:30. So if you have a need to travel by car, arrange a reasonable time to move to the bus station on time. Or if you live in the old town area, you can contact the garage in advance to register a transfer vehicle. At 6:30 am every day, the bus will pick up transit passengers from this area of Hanoi to the bus station.
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Sapa Dragon Express currently owns two main car lines:
- A 40-seat sleeper bus
- A 22-seat limousine.
Basically, these two cars are quite similar. But the limousine will have a private space into each room for each customer. In terms of basic utilities, both cars are fully equipped with air conditioners, televisions, wifi, charging sockets, .. for passengers.
Advantages:
- The car is equipped with an LCD screen, the phone battery is not a problem because there is a USB charger available, the Wifi system is quite OK, enough for reading news, chatting with friends and watching Youtube … in addition to the garage. There are cold towels and drinking water
- Going directly to Sapa does not have to be transferred in Lao Cai
- Has a softer, more touristic way of serving customers than buses departing at the bus station. The attitude of the staff, the driver is less aggressive, scolds the customer more and appreciates the customer more.
- Do not pick up passengers along the way, except those who have booked to pick up in advance because most cars are full when departing.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 48 Hang Vai, Hanoi
Department time: 15:30 everyday
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 50 Ngu Chi Son, Sapa Town
>> Bus Tickets Price: 240.000 – 360.000 per person
2.10 Queen Cafe:
Queen Cafe is a sleeper bus company belonging to Queen Travel Co., Ltd. Although it has only been established for about 4 years, this bus company from Hanoi to Sapa always receives positive reviews as well as satisfaction from tourists. With a 4-seater bed system equipped with soft leather mattresses, the car will satisfy customers when traveling.
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Please think of this upscale sleeper bus company while searching for a reliable, affordable, and safe bus to Sapa! Your experience of learning about Sapa will be much more exciting if you have fantastic amenities like free wifi, contemporary self-contained restrooms in the car, etc. The Queen Cafe bus from Hanoi to Sapa will leave at 7:30 am and 22:30 pm according to the schedule. Therefore, please think about selecting the best departure time for you!
Advantages:
- High-class sleeper bus Thaco MobiHome 38 Full leather bed, smooth. Ticket price includes drinking water, wifi and free pick-up service in Hanoi Old Quarter area. The car is also equipped with a clean, closed toilet according to European standards.
- Sapa Express has 2 time frames departing from Hanoi in the morning at 7am and at night at 10pm. These 2 time frames are very suitable for tourists, so many companies choose. With the 7am trip, although guests have to wake up early, the road is empty, and the car arrives in Sapa on time to check in to the hotel. As for the 22h night trip, you will save 1 night of hotel sleep, the car arrives in Sapa around 4 am, at this time it is still dark, you stay in the car until 6 am, open the car door for guests to get off.
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>> Pick up/Drop off point in Hanoi: 202 Tran Quang Khai, Hanoi
>> Pick up/Drop off point in Sapa: 575 Group 3A Dien Bien Phu Street – SaPa town
>> Price: 220.000 per person
Note:
Sapa is a top-rated destination for both domestic and international tourists. It’s not unusual for bus tickets to be sold out. If you’re traveling in high season (November to January) or on weekends, booking your bus or train tickets as far away as possible (at least 4 weeks before your travel date) is a good idea.
If your trip coincides with Tet in February, know that trains will be very busy. Additional services are available during the holidays, but you should still book 6 weeks in advance. Another easier way is you can contact us through email: [email protected] to have a unique, convenient trip.
Above are 10 bus operators running the Hanoi – Sapa bus route with the highest quality for you. You can base on ticket price, schedule, utilities, .. to choose the most suitable unit for you. Finally, be safe and comfortable, ready for new discoveries on your trip.
Sapa 1 Day Tours
- 1 day experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Rice fields, valleys & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 2 Day Tours
- 2 days 1 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields and villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 3 Day Tours
- 3 days 2 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valley, rice fields & villages
- Private tours
- Vegan-friendly
Sapa 4 Day Tours
- 4 days 3 night experience
- Moderate to challenging
- Cultural immersion & active adventure
- Mountains, valleys, rice fields & villages
- Private tours – Less Touristic
- Vegan-friendly
Top 10 Bus from Hanoi to Sapa FAQs:
Can I take a day trip from Hanoi to Sapa?
While you can technically visit Sapa with a day trip from Hanoi, it’s not advisable. There are very few companies that offer this option, simply because the distance is so long. Even if you leave Hanoi at 6 am, you will only arrive in Sapa after lunch. That will only give you a few hours to explore Sapa only.
How much is the bus ticket from Hanoi to Sapa?
Bus tickets from Hanoi to Sapa are quite cheap, only ranging from 200K – 310K/ticket/way for single sleeper bus, 350K – 450K/ticket/way for VIP Limousine and Cabin Vip
How to book bus ticket online?
You can choose to book a bus ticket through some highly-recommended websites like Vexere.com, and Traveloka,…..
Where is the Hanoi station?
Address of Hanoi Railway Station: 120 LE DUAN, DONG DA, HANOI.
How can visitors get to Sapa?
Vehicles from Hanoi to Sapa are very diverse, depending on your economic conditions and preferences, you can choose one of the following types: Bus, taxi, train, motorbike, plane,….
What should I prepare for traveling from Hanoi to Sapa?
You should prepare your luggage for your trip a few days in advance to ensure you have all the necessary items. Monitor the weather to know what to bring. You should also plan your trip in detail to have the perfect trip.
How can I book a package tour from Hanoi to Sapa?
If you attend to book a package tour from Hanoi to Sapa, you should choose from some companies with high rated to have a perfect trip. You can also follow travel websites like traveloka, klook to look for some discounts.
