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Sapa, Vietnam → Vientiane, Laos

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Vientiane

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Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$166.25–$370.86

Lao Airlines

Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$281.34
Plane from Sam Neua to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$83.12–$127.88

Lao Skyway

Website:
laoskyway.com/
Plane from Sam Neua to Wattay
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.53–$61.38

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46

Inter Bus Lines

Phone:
098587 3537
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.30–$49.87

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 Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.85

Huyen Chau

Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.94

Sapa Express

Phone:
+84 2466821555
Website:
sapaexpress.com/en
Bus from Sapa to Noi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$26.86

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 Vientiane
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.58–$140.67

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Vientiane is to bus which costs $33.70 - $39.13 and takes 32h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Vientiane is to drive and fly which takes 8h 36m and costs $103.26 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Vientiane?

No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Vientiane station. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Vientiane - Southern Bus Station via Hanoi Old Quarter and Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 6m.

How far is it from Sapa to Vientiane?

The distance between Sapa and Vientiane is 795 km. The road distance is 1063.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapa to Vientiane without a car is to bus which takes 32h 6m and costs $33.70 - $39.13 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Sapa to Vientiane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Vientiane bus from?

Sapa to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.

Train or bus from Sapa to Vientiane?

The best way to get from Sapa to Vientiane is to train which takes 17h 43m and costs $46.74 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $33.70 - $39.13 and takes 32h 6m.

Where does the Sapa to Vientiane bus arrive?

Sapa to Vientiane bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.

What is the time difference between Sapa and Vientiane?

It is currently 11:29 at both, Sapa and Vientiane.

Can I drive from Sapa to Vientiane?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Vientiane is 1063 km. It takes approximately 14h 29m to drive from Sapa to Vientiane.

Where can I stay near Vientiane?

There are 222+ hotels available in Vientiane. Prices start at $24.36 per night.
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