Sapa is located in the highlands of Lao Cai Province with no shortage of beautiful landscapes and even more beautiful people.

The combination of Sapa’s picturesque landscape and the creativity of its people has created a marvelous picture, with the harmonious layout of the mountainous terrain, evergreen forests, and colorful flowers. From the city center, you can see all the beauty of this magnificent scenery. Keep reading our article to know how to get to Sapa.

How to get to Sapa from Ha Noi?

1. Traveling by tourist bus

bus from Hanoi to Sapa

There are many bus companies running on this route. It takes about 5 hours from Ha Noi to Sapa, or about 5 hours return. And the earliest one departs at 5:00 AM. It costs from 230.000 VND to 260.000 VND for a ticket (sleeping bus, 35-40 beds/bus). Or it costs from 300.000 VND to 400.000 VND per ticket (sleeping bus, 9-15 beds/bus). We would like to recommend some good bus companies for you as below:

  • Hoang Yen Express Limousine (Tel: 0923.606.208)
  • Hoang Phu Limousine (Tel: 0923717907)
  • Luxury Van Limousine (Tel: 1900 1112)
  • Green Bus (Tel: 097 670 82 83)
  • King Express bus (Tel: 092 430 03 66)

Currently, there is no bus from Ha Noi to Sapa that departs at night. But it does with a train.

2. Train from Hanoi to Sapa

Train from Hanoi to Sapa

There are a few options for getting to Sapa by train. You can choose a soft seat or a sleeping cabin with an air conditioner. Normally, the trains depart from Ha Noi between 21:00 and 22:00 Pm and arrive the next morning. The return schedule is also the same from Lao Cai.

You need to know that the train only stops at Lao Cai station; therefore, you have to take a taxi or another mode of transportation to Sapa. It takes about 1 hour to drive from Sapa.

The train ticket fares range from 400.000 VND to 700.000 VND for a standard bed or soft-seat air-conditioned cabin. Here is the address of the train station in Ha Noi: 120, Le Duan Street, Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam Ward.

3. Hiring a private car/bus

It is always a good idea when you travel with a group. The driver will pick you up and drop you off at the hotel. Also, you can slowly admire the beauty of the mountainous region along the way.

There are many prices for renting a private car or bus. It depends on the size, season, and type of car/bus. Please contact a tourist agent or email us to check the booking fees for a private car to Sapa.

How to get to Sapa from Ho Chi Minh?

From Ho Chi Minh City, you need to travel to Ha Noi first, then take another transportation to Sapa. There are regular ways to get to Ha Noi from Ho Chi Minh: by train, car or plane.

1. Traveling by train

It takes around 34-35 hours by train from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Noi. Ticket fees vary because there are many types of beds and seats to choose from. Then, from Hanoi, you can buy a bus or train ticket to Sapa again.

train from Hochiminh to Hanoi

Here is the address of the train station in Ho Chi Minh: 01 Nguyen Thong Street, Nhieu Loc Ward.

2. Traveling by sleeper bus

bus from Hochiminh to Hanoi
Almost as long as the train, the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Noi takes a long time. But the ticket fees are much cheaper: 700.000-1.000.000 VND for a bus ticket (sleeping air-conditioned bus). You can buy a ticket from one of the bus companies as below:

  • Hoang Long bus (Tel: 024.3839.8273)
  • Mai Linh (Tel: 028 39 39 39 39)

3. Traveling by plane

flight from Hochiminh to Hanoi
Traveling by plane is the fastest way, but it’s also the most expensive way to get to Ha Noi from Ho Chi Minh City. The flight duration is around 2 hours. The price of plane tickets varies and is usually higher during the Vietnam Public Holiday.

After arriving in Ha Noi, you can choose a suitable mode of transportation from the options listed above. Viet Dream Travel offers package tours to Sapa. Let us have a chance to show you our best, and do not hesitate to contact us.
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Source: collected by An