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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Pai

Composite routes from Sapa to Pai

Cheapest
16 h 50 min
Car
1238 km.
from $68
Other
14 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
651 km.
from $86.20
45 h 7 min
652 km.
from $97.28
16 h 34 min
Train, Plane
651 km.
from $125.02
2 d 8 h 20 min
652 km.
from $145.61

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$115.10

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.71–$179.04

Ruili Airlines

Website:
rlair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.92–$319.71

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
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
Email:
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.35–$42.20

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48

Prem Pracha

Phone:
053-245-566
Email:
Website:
premprachatransports.com/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.12–$8.95

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Pai is to bus and fly and Mini Van which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 14h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Pai is to bus and fly and Mini Van which takes 14h 17m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Pai. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Pai via Hanoi Old Quarter, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 7m.

How far is it from Sapa to Pai?

The distance between Sapa and Pai is 1204 km. The road distance is 1248.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Sapa to Pai without a car is to bus and Mini Van via Oudomxay Airport (ODY) which takes 45h 7m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 17m to get from Sapa to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Pai bus from?

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

Where does the Sapa to Pai bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Sapa to Pai?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Pai is 1248 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Sapa to Pai.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 269+ hotels available in Pai. Prices start at $10.21 per night.
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