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Luang Prabang, Laos → Sapa, Vietnam

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Luang Prabang to Sapa

Composite routes from Luang Prabang to Sapa

Cheapest
9 h 39 min
Car
570 km.
from $31
Other
7 h 1 min
Plane, Bus
324 km.
from $236.57
21 h 49 min
324 km.
from $56.04
17 h 40 min
324 km.
from $112.48
30 h 49 min
324 km.
from $68.02
34 h 20 min
324 km.
from $104.76

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Vietnam Airlines
Website
Lao Airlines
Website
Vietnam Airlines
Website
1h
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
$139.74–$482.74
Lao Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$152.44–$343.00
Bus operators
Found: 6
Sao Viet
Website
Inter Bus Lines
Website
Viet Lao Bus
Website
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
Sapa Express
Website
Luang Prabang Transport
Sao Viet
Website
5h 27m
Hourly
$13.97–$20.33
1900 6746
1900 6746
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Inter Bus Lines
Website
5h 30m
Every 4 hours
$16.21
098587 3537
098587 3537
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Viet Lao Bus
Website
9h
Once daily
$5.21–$43.19
+84 91 442 57 88
+84 91 442 57 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
HTX Van Tai 277
Website
25h
Twice daily
$58.58
Sapa Express
Website
6h
3 times a day
$20.33–$26.68
+84 2466821555
+84 2466821555
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Luang Prabang Transport
5h
3 times a day
$17.23
Train operators
Found: 2
China Railways K-Class
Website
Laos - China Railway
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
7h 21m
Twice daily
$7.62–$20.33
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Laos - China Railway
Website
7h 37m
Once daily
$21.60–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa?

The cheapest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa is to bus which costs $38.04 - $59.78 and takes 30h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa?

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

Is there a direct bus between Luang Prabang and Sapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Luang Prabang to Sapa. 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 Sapa?

The distance between Luang Prabang and Sapa is 706 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.

How do I travel from Luang Prabang to Sapa without a car?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa 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 Sapa?

It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luang Prabang to Sapa bus from?

Luang Prabang to Sapa bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, depart from Luang Prabang Southern Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Luang Prabang to Sapa?

The best way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa is to train which takes 17h 40m and costs $34.78 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus via Oudomxay Airport (ODY), which costs $30.43 - $70.65 and takes 21h 49m. There are no good options to bus between Luang Prabang to Sapa.

Where does the Luang Prabang to Sapa bus arrive?

Luang Prabang to Sapa bus services, operated by Luang Prabang Transport, arrive at Oudomxay station.

Can I drive from Luang Prabang to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Luang Prabang to Sapa is 572 km. It takes approximately 10h 7m to drive from Luang Prabang to Sapa.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 611+ hotels available in Sapa. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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