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Vientiane, Laos → Sapa, Vietnam

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Vientiane to Sapa

Composite routes from Vientiane to Sapa

Cheapest
14 h 3 min
Car
1064 km.
from $58
Other
14 h 3 min
Rideshare
9 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $156.82
31 h 19 min
502 km.
from $53.02
19 h 31 min
502 km.
from $128.41
9 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
502 km.
from $133.99
32 h 22 min
502 km.
from $59.50

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$279.48
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sam
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$152.44

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Sam
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.65–$76.22

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 Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$49.54

HTX Van Tai 277

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.61

Huyen Chau

Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.77

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

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 Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$139.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa is to bus which costs $32.61 - $39.13 and takes 31h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa is to fly and drive which takes 9h 5m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Sapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane station to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Sapa via Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 19m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Sapa?

The distance between Vientiane and Sapa is 793 km. The road distance is 1063.6 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Sapa without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Sapa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 19m and costs $32.61 - $39.13 .

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Vientiane to Sapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Sapa bus from?

Vientiane to Sapa bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

Train or bus from Vientiane to Sapa?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Sapa is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $46.74 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $39.13 and takes 31h 19m.

Where does the Vientiane to Sapa bus arrive?

Vientiane to Sapa bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Sapa is 1064 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Vientiane 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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