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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa

Cheapest
9 h 52 min
Car
664 km.
from $36
Other
7 h 1 min
Plane, Bus
324 km.
from $236.57
21 h 49 min
324 km.
from $56.04
17 h 41 min
324 km.
from $112.59
30 h 49 min
324 km.
from $68.02
34 h 20 min
324 km.
from $104.76

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$343.00

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Inter Bus Lines

Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.21

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Oudomxay to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.21–$43.19
Bus from Northern Bus Station, Ban Naluang to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$48.27

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Luang Prabang - Naluang Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.58

Sapa Express

Phone:
+84 2466821555
Email:
Website:
sapaexpress.com/en
Bus from Noi Bai International Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68

Luang Prabang Transport

Bus from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.23

Train operators

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.60–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) is to bus which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 30h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

The fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) is to fly and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Sa Pa (ward)?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward). However, there are services departing from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal and arriving at Sapa via Oudomxay and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 49m.

How far is it from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Sa Pa (ward) is 706 km. The road distance is 572.3 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) without a car is to bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 21h 49m and costs $30.43 - $70.65 .

How long does it take to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) bus from?

Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.

Train or bus from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) is to train which takes 17h 41m and costs $35.87 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 21h 49m.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward)?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward) is 572 km. It takes approximately 10h 8m to drive from Luang Prabang to Sa Pa (ward).

Where can I stay near Sa Pa (ward)?

There are 611+ hotels available in Sa Pa (ward). Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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