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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Pai

Composite routes from Sapa to Pai

Cheapest
17 h 7 min
Car
1107 km.
from $60
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
Found: 3
China Eastern Airlines
Website
Thai AirAsia
Website
Ruili Airlines
Website
China Eastern Airlines
Website
1h 52m
Every day
$54.35–$97.83
Thai AirAsia
Website
1h 40m
Every day
$45.65–$152.17
Ruili Airlines
Website
1h 40m
Every day
$34.78–$271.74
Bus operators
Found: 7
Sao Viet
Website
Inter Bus Lines
Website
The Transport Company
Website
Viet Lao Bus
Website
Prem Pracha
Website
Grouptour
Website
Luang Prabang Transport
Sao Viet
Website
5h 53m
Hourly
$11.96–$17.39
1900 6746
1900 6746
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Inter Bus Lines
Website
5h 30m
Every 4 hours
$13.87
098587 3537
098587 3537
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
The Transport Company
Website
18h
4 times a week
$13.04–$35.87
1490
1490
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Viet Lao Bus
Website
9h
Once daily
$4.46–$36.96
+84 91 442 57 88
+84 91 442 57 88
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Prem Pracha
Website
3h
Hourly
$4.35–$7.61
053-245-566
053-245-566
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Grouptour
Website
26h 20m
3 times a day
$50.00–$70.65
Luang Prabang Transport
5h
3 times a day
$14.74
Train operators
Found: 1
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
5h 31m
Twice daily
$6.52–$17.39
(86)12306
(86)12306
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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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