Different Sapa bus services let you explore the popular town in northern Vietnam, as they are an important part of the public transport system serving locals and visitors of Lao Cai Province. Public buses let you travel to Sapa from Lao Cai in the most affordable way. You can reach many popular destinations in Vietnam by bus from Sapa, as there are plenty of intercity bus routes starting in the town.
Discover Sapa bus services with Lao Cai public bus routes, as well as the most popular Vietnam destinations that can be reached by bus from Sapa.
Intercity Buses from Sapa
Intercity buses are the most affordable way to get from Sapa to various destinations. These buses are connecting Sapa with other popular destinations in Northern Vietnam and Central Vietnam.
To compare different transportation options for a trip from Sapa, use this search form. Otherwise, explore the most popular intercity bus routes and their timetables below.
Popular Intercity Bus Routes
The most popular intercity bus routes from Sapa and timetables for each type of bus are listed below.
Hanoi
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is located on the banks of the Red River in the northern region of the country. Being one of the most ancient capitals in the world, the city has many points of interest that attract large crowds of tourists. Hanoi is the main transportation hub in northern Vietnam, with many buses going there from Sapa.
| Bus Sapa - Hanoi $ 14.47–18.99 6h | |
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| Bus Sapa - Noi Bai Airport $ 8.02–22.60 4h 50m – 6h 45m | |
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| Bus Sapa - Gia Lam $ 14.47–18.99 6h | |
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| Bus Lao Cai - Noi Bai Airport $ 26.99 5h | |
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Ha Giang
Ha Giang, the northernmost province in Vietnam, is home to some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the country. There are tourist buses that can bring you from Sapa to the city, which is home to the famous Ha Giang Loop.
| Bus Sapa - Ha Giang $ 12.99–33.32 5h 20m – 7h | |
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| Bus Lao Cai - Ha Giang $ 12.97–33.32 5h 30m – 6h 40m | |
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Hai Phong
Hai Phong is one of the important commercial and industrial centers in northern Vietnam. The province is also a popular destination, as it's home to the Cat Ba archipelago with many pristine islands, beautiful landscapes, and diverse ecosystems. Cat Ba Island is a starting point of cruises to Lan Ha Bay, which is similar to Halong Bay. From Sapa, you can travel by bus to Hai Phong City or take a bus going all the way to Cat Ba.
| Bus Sapa - Hai Phong $ 15.25–36.65 8h – 12h 30m | |
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| Bus Sapa - Dao Cat Ba $ 22.57–33.40 9h – 12h | |
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Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh, a city in the Red River Delta, is another popular tourist destination in Northern Vietnam that can be reached by bus from Sapa. It is locally known as ‘Halong Bay on Land’ thanks to its magical riverine landscape, with sheer limestone mountains rising up from the paddies.
| Bus Sapa - Ninh Binh $ 15.39–43.73 5h 20m – 12h | |
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| Bus Lao Cai - Ninh Binh $ 18.74–29.45 9h | |
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| Bus Sapa - Tam Coc $ 15.62–29.45 8h – 9h | |
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Halong Bay
Halong Bay in Quang Ninh Province is a world natural heritage with thousands of majestic limestone islands, mysterious caves, and blue water. It's the most popular tourist destination in Northern Vietnam that can be reached by bus from Sapa.
| Bus Sapa - Halong Bay $ 23.22–36.12 8h 40m – 10h | |
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| Bus Sapa - Quang Ninh $ 21.16–33.54 8h 40m – 13h | |
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| Bus Lao Cai - Quang Ninh $ 22.19–25.80 10h – 10h 35m | |
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Hue
Hue is the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Located in the central part of the country, the ancient city was home to the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century. As it's a popular tourist destination, you can take a bus from Sapa to Hue.
| Bus Sapa - Hue $ 27.12–52.31 19h – 1d | |
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Da Nang
Da Nang is a popular resort city, which is also the gateway to central Vietnam. Three world-famous heritage sites, such as Hue Imperial Capital, My Son Sanctuary, and Hoi An Ancient Town, are close to Da Nang, making the city a perfect base for exploring the area. You can take a bus from Sapa to Da Nang, but expect a long journey.
| Bus Sapa - Da Nang $ 39.94–80.50 20h – 1d 10m | |
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Hoi An
Hoi An, nestled along the romantic Hoai River, is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Vietnam, as the ancient town of Hoi An is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. You can take a bus from Sapa all the way to Hoi An.
| Bus Sapa - Hoi An $ 31.64–58.77 21h 30m – 1d 15m | |
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Other Vietnam Bus Services
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