NEWHK Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus
Ha Noi
07:00Sa Pa
$18$25Read More
TransfersHanoi to Sapa Bus
Hanoi to Sapa Bus
The bus from Hanoi to Sapa takes 5.5–6.5 hours on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway. Sleeper berths cost from US$15 and VIP private cabins from US$17. Buses leave 01:30–23:30 daily. Pickup is free from Old Quarter hotels and Noi Bai Airport on every service. Compare all 12 services below.
- Options
- 12services
- Fares from
- $15
- Fastest trip
- 5h30
- Departures
- 01:30 – 23:30
Hanoi to Sapa Bus services
12 transfers
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BEST SALESao Viet: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus
Ha Noi
07:00Sa Pa
$18$22Read More
G8 Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus
Ha Noi
07:30Sa Pa
$18$26Read More
Green Bus: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus
Ha Noi
13:00Sa Pa
$15$19Read More
Fansipan Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus
Ha Noi
07:00Sa Pa
$19$25Read More
Sapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus
Ha Noi
12:30Sa Pa
$15$19Read More
Sapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Seats Bus
Ha Noi
12:00Sa Pa
$17$20Read More
Inter Bus Lines Love Cabin: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus
Ha Noi
12:00Sa Pa
$17Read More
S-Trip Sapa Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus
Ha Noi
12:30Sa Pa
$18Read More
Futa Ha Son: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus
Ha Noi
11:15Sa Pa
$17Read More
Sapa Group Bus: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus
Ha Noi
12:45Sa Pa
$18Read More
Private Cabin Bus Charter: Hanoi to Sapa
Ha Noi
13:30Sa Pa
$485Read More
Hanoi to Sapa Bus route guide
Hanoi to Sapa Bus Guide
Every sleeper, VIP cabin and seated bus we sell, all with free Old Quarter & airport pickup, compared by fare, departures and toilet.
- 12
- Buses
- US$15
- From
- 5.5–6.5 h
- Journey
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Hanoi to Sapa Bus: Compare Every Operator
12 options compared
| Bus | Type | From | Departures | Toilet | Pickup in Hanoi | Hotel drop-off in Sapa | Booked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HK Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus | VIP cabin | US$18 | 01:30–23:30 · 13 departures | No | Old Quarter hotels or meeting points, or Noi Bai AirportFree pickup | Yes | 2,202 |
| Sao Viet: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus | VIP cabin | US$18 | 01:30–23:00 · 19 departures | Yes | Old Quarter hotels, Noi Bai Airport or Sao Viet officesFree pickup | Yes | 926 |
| G8 Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin Bus | VIP cabin | US$18 | 01:30–23:30 · 10 departures | No | Old Quarter hotels, Noi Bai Airport or the bus officeFree pickup | No | 813 |
| Green Bus: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus | Sleeper | US$15 | 07:00, 14:00, 22:00 | No | Old Quarter hotels or Noi Bai AirportFree pickup | No | 403 |
| Fansipan Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus | VIP cabin | US$19 | 01:30–22:00 · 11 departures | No | Old Quarter hotels, Noi Bai Airport or 1 Tran Khanh DuFree pickup | No | 324 |
| Sapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus | Sleeper | US$15 | 07:00, 22:00 | No | Your hotel in Hanoi or Noi Bai AirportFree pickup | No | 252 |
| Sapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Seats Bus | Seated | US$17 | 06:30 | No | Old Quarter hotels or Noi Bai AirportFree pickup | Not listed— | 111 |
| Inter Bus Lines Love Cabin: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus | VIP cabin | US$17 | 06:00, 13:00, 21:30 | No | Free pickup | Not listed— | 1 |
| S-Trip Sapa Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus | VIP cabin | US$18 | 06:30–23:30 · 11 departures | No | Free pickup | Not listed— | 1 |
| Futa Ha Son: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus | VIP cabin | US$17 | 05:45–22:45 · 5 departures | No | Free pickup | Not listed— | — |
| Sapa Group Bus: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus | VIP cabin | US$18 | 06:45, 22:00 | No | Free pickup | Not listed— | — |
| Private Cabin Bus Charter: Hanoi to Sapa | VIP cabin | US$485 | — | No | Free pickup | Not listed— | — |
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Which Hanoi to Sapa Bus Should You Book?
Top pick: Most booked
2,202 bookings, the most on this route · from US$18
Most private
8 seats, the fewest of the cabin buses · from US$19
Day bus
Morning departures 06:30, 07:30, 08:30 · about 5.5 h to Sapa
Fastest
HK Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusSao Viet: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusFansipan Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping BusSapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping BusSapa Express: Hanoi to Sapa Seats BusFuta Ha Son: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus
About 5.5 h to Sapa, the shortest journey listed (others take up to 6.5 h).
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Hanoi to Sapa bus seat types and prices
Sleeper berth
A reclining berth in a shared sleeper coach.
- From
- US$15
- Berths
- 38
- Buses
- 2
- Departs
- 07:00–22:00
VIP / private cabinMost booked
Your own enclosed cabin berth on a bus with fewer places.
- From
- US$17–485
- Places
- 8–30
- Buses
- 9
- Departs
- 01:30–23:30
OperatorsHK Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusSao Viet: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusG8 Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusFansipan Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping BusInter Bus Lines Love Cabin: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin busS-Trip Sapa Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin busFuta Ha Son: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin busSapa Group Bus: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin busPrivate Cabin Bus Charter: Hanoi to Sapa
Cheapest: Inter Bus Lines Love Cabin: Hanoi to Sapa private cabin bus · US$17Seated coach
Upright seats, for daytime travelers who prefer sitting.
- From
- US$17
- Seats
- 28
- Bus
- 1
- Departs
- 06:30
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Where you board and where you get off
HanoiBoarding
Free pickup
From Old Quarter hotels and Noi Bai Airport, on every bus. Give us your hotel or flight number when you book.
Other boarding points
Some operators also board at their own office or meeting point; each bus's pickup is in the comparison above.
SapaDrop-off
Hotel drop-off in Sapa
HK Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Sao Viet (private cabin bus)
No hotel drop-off
G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus), Green Bus (sleeping bus), Fansipan Express (sleeping bus) and Sapa Express (sleeping bus) stop at the bus office, with no hotel drop-off.
Other drop-offs
The operator's office in Sapa town, mostly on Dien Bien Phu street; each listing gives the address.
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Day bus or night bus?
Leaves HanoiArrives Sapa
20:0000:0004:0008:0012:0016:00
Night bus
21:30–23:30 → 03:30–05:30
Stay on board until 05:30–06:00 on:G8 Open Tour: Hanoi to Sapa Private Cabin BusGreen Bus: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping BusFansipan Express: Hanoi to Sapa Sleeping Bus
Early-morning bus
01:30–04:00 → 07:00–10:00
Sleep on the bus and arrive in the morning.
Morning bus
05:45–11:30 → 11:15–17:00
See the mountains on the way and check in the same afternoon.
A night bus saves a hotel night, so it works best when your hotel allows early check-in or you plan an early trek.
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Not sure the bus is right for you?
Overnight trainfrom US$29
Lie flat on rails; ends at Lao Cai, 40 km and about an hour by road from Sapa.
Limousine vanUS$19–22
The most comfortable daytime road option.
All Hanoi to Sapa options
Bus, train, limousine and private car side by side.
Detailed Hanoi to Sapa bus guide
Seat types and what the ride is like.
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What’s Included & Cancellation
Your ticket
A seat, berth or cabin and the ride from your pickup point to Sapa. 5 of 12 listings include free Wi-Fi; most also list a blanket and drinking water.
Luggage
20 kg suitcase + 5 kg handbag on HK Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Sao Viet (private cabin bus); 1 standard suitcase + 1 small handbag on G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Green Bus (sleeping bus). Ask us in chat before booking with bulky items.
Free pickup
From Old Quarter hotels and Noi Bai Airport on every bus. The pickup time is reconfirmed by email or WhatsApp after booking.
Cancellation
G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Green Bus (sleeping bus)
- More than 48 h before departure
- US$1.5 fee per ticket
- 24–48 h before
- 50% refund
- Within 24 h
- No refund
Fansipan Express (sleeping bus)
- More than 48 h before departure
- US$3 fee per person
- 24–48 h before
- 50% refund
- Within 24 h
- No refund
Other cancellations – fees differ by operator and each listing shows its own terms; the full terms and conditions cover the rest.
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Who you book with
- Company
- Luxury Tour Vietnam (LuxuryTourVN)
- 24/7 WhatsApp
- +84 39 777 7030
- Hanoi–Sapa bookings
- 9,900+
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Frequently asked questions
How long does the bus from Hanoi to Sapa take?
Between 5.5 and 6.5 hours on the listed services, depending on pickup time and traffic leaving Hanoi. Buses use the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway; most make two rest stops, at km 57 and km 237.
Which Hanoi to Sapa bus has a toilet?
Only Sao Viet (private cabin bus) has a toilet on board. The other buses don't, so plan on the rest stops.
How much luggage can I bring on the bus?
HK Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Sao Viet (private cabin bus): 20 kg suitcase + 5 kg handbag. G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Green Bus (sleeping bus): 1 standard suitcase + 1 small handbag. If you carry oversized items such as bicycles, ask us in chat before booking.
Should I take a day bus or a night bus?
Day buses show you the scenery and arrive in the afternoon. Night buses leaving 21:30–23:30 reach Sapa around 03:30–05:30. G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus), Green Bus (sleeping bus) and Fansipan Express (sleeping bus) let you stay on board until 05:30–06:00. Early-morning departures (01:30–04:00) arrive around 07:00–10:00. Check whether your hotel offers early check-in.
Where does the bus drop off in Sapa, and is hotel drop-off free?
HK Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Sao Viet (private cabin bus) drop you at your hotel in Sapa town at no extra cost. G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus), Green Bus (sleeping bus), Fansipan Express (sleeping bus) and Sapa Express (sleeping bus) stop at the bus office with no hotel drop-off. The others stop at their office in Sapa town, mostly on Dien Bien Phu street; each listing gives the address.
What's the difference between a VIP cabin and a sleeper berth?
A sleeper berth is a reclining bed in an open coach of 38 berths, from US$15. A VIP cabin gives you an enclosed berth of your own on a bus with fewer places (8–30 seats), from US$17. Compare both in the table above.
How do I cancel or change my booking?
Message us on WhatsApp (+84 39 777 7030) or email sale@luxurytourvn.com with your name and travel date. Fees depend on the operator: for G8 Open Tour (private cabin bus) and Green Bus (sleeping bus), more than 48 h before departure: US$1.5 fee per ticket; 24–48 h: 50% refund; within 24 h: no refund. Full terms: terms and conditions.
Is pickup from my hotel in the Old Quarter free?
Yes. Every bus here picks you up free from Old Quarter hotels; tell us your hotel when you book and we reconfirm the pickup time by email or WhatsApp.
Can I take the bus from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa?
Yes. Every bus here picks you up free at Noi Bai Airport; give us your flight number when you book. For a direct ride on your own schedule, take a private car from the airport.
Prices, times and booking counts come straight from the listings above. Operator, toilet and pickup details last checked: 16 October 2026.