How to Travel from
Sapa to Phonsavan
by Train or Car
Schedule
Sapa, Vietnam → Phonsavan, Laos
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}
Composite routes from Sapa to Phonsavan
Cheapest
8 h 23 min
Car
564 km.
from $31
Transport providers
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$485.96
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Sam Neua to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.32–$62.66
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.52–$332.50
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29
Lao Skyway
Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Sam Neua to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.32–$191.83
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Xieng
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$89.52–$332.50
Bus operators
Sao Viet
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46
Inter Bus Lines
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32
Viet Lao Bus
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48
HTX Van Tai 277
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
25h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$58.97
Grouptour
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/grouptour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjMsMjAyNTAzMTAwMDAwLDAxOTU4MGEzLTA5ZmYtNzYwNC05YTUxLWZmNDdhZGY3ZWRmYyw
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.83–$83.12
Naluang
Phone:
856071212979
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Phonsavan
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.66
Sapa Express
Bus from Sapa to Noi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$26.86
Luang Prabang Transport
Bus from Oudomxay to Luang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.34
Train operators
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.67–$20.46
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Van
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.02–$140.67
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Phonsavan?
The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Phonsavan is to bus and Minivan via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which costs $51.09 - $92.39 and takes 30h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Phonsavan?
The fastest way to get from Sapa to Phonsavan is to drive and fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
How far is it from Sapa to Phonsavan?
The distance between Sapa and Phonsavan is 572 km. The road distance is 660.5 km.
How do I travel from Sapa to Phonsavan without a car?
The best way to get from Sapa to Phonsavan without a car is to bus and Minivan via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 30h 42m and costs $51.09 - $92.39 .
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Phonsavan?
It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Sapa to Phonsavan, including transfers.
Can I drive from Sapa to Phonsavan?
Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Phonsavan is 661 km. It takes approximately 10h 42m to drive from Sapa to Phonsavan.
Where can I stay near Phonsavan?
There are five+ hotels available in Phonsavan. Prices start at $11.78 per night.
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