Sapa to Hanoi Vietnam: Transport Guide
In this transportation guide, you’ll find useful information about traveling from Sapa to Hanoi by bus and taxi, including timetables, ticket prices, and tips.

Sapa to Hanoi: Overview
The distance between Sapa and Hanoi is about 315 km (196 miles), and you can easily travel between the two cities by bus and taxi.
If you travel on a budget, it’s better to take a bus to Hanoi as the ticket costs about $15 (€14). A taxi ride is more expensive – expect to pay about $164 (€162) for your trip.
Type | Time | Cost | Tickets |
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Bus | 4 hours 10 mins | $15 (€14) | Check tickets |
Taxi | 4 hours | $164 (€162) | Check taxi |
Sapa to Hanoi bus
Traveling by bus is an excellent option to get from Sapa to Hanoi, Vietnam.
Grouptour, Sao Viet, and GreenLion offer frequent bus services to Hanoi, and the journey takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes to 6 hours and 30 minutes. The ticket price starts at $15 (€14).
Please come at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in procedures.
Bus info | |
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Journey time | 4 hours and 10 minutes |
Price | $15 (€14) |
Distance | 315 km (196 miles) |
Frequency | 30 buses per day |
First bus | 7:50 am |
Last bus | 9:00 pm |
Departure station | Sapa |
Arrival station | Hanoi |
Operators | Grouptour, Sao Viet, GreenLion |
Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
Grouptour | 7:50 | 13:20 | Check tickets |
Grouptour | 08:13 | 13:43 | Check tickets |
Sao Viet | 10:00 | 16:00 | Check tickets |
Grouptour | 11:00 | 16:30 | Check tickets |
Grouptour | 13:02 | 18:32 | Check tickets |
How long is the bus from Sapa to Hanoi?
The bus to Hanoi takes about 4 hours and 10 minutes to 6 hours and 30 minutes.
How much is the bus ticket from Sapa to Hanoi?
The bus ticket to Hanoi costs about $15 (€14). Please note that prices may change on weekends and national holidays.
Where are the departure and arrival stations?
When is the first and last bus depart from Sapa?
The first bus departs at 7:50 am, while the last leaves at 9:00 pm. For the latest schedule, please check here.