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TransfersSapa to Hanoi

Sapa to Hanoi

Hanoi → Sapa

Sapa is about 315 km from Hanoi. Buses and limousine vans take about 5.5–6 hours on the expressway and leave throughout the day; night trains leave from Lao Cai station, about an hour below Sapa. A private car can go straight to your hotel or Noi Bai Airport.

Options
23services
Fares from
$15
Fastest trip
5h
Departures
06:00 – 23:15

Sapa to Hanoi services

23 transfers

Sapa to Hanoi route guide

How to get from Sapa to Hanoi

Sapa is about 315 km northwest of Hanoi. By road it takes about 5.5–6 hours on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway, by sleeping bus, private cabin bus or limousine van, with departures through the day. Night trains leave from Lao Cai station, about 40 km and an hour by road below Sapa, and reach Hanoi early the next morning. Every service in the list above can be booked online.

Bus vs limousine van vs train vs private car

OptionJourney timePrice on this siteDepartures
Sleeping busAbout 5.5–6 hUS$15–1908:00–22:00
Private cabin busAbout 5.5–6 hUS$1806:00–23:15
Limousine vanAbout 5.5–6 hUS$19–2207:30–23:00
Night train from Lao CaiAbout 6–8.5 hCabins from US$27; private cabin US$115–15020:45–22:00
Private carAbout 5 hUS$152 per carAny time

Which one should you choose?

  • Cheapest: a sleeping bus, from US$15.
  • Privacy on a budget: a private cabin bus, US$18, with departures from morning to late night.
  • Most comfortable by road: a limousine van, US$19–22 a seat.
  • Travel overnight: a night train from Lao Cai, then you wake up in Hanoi.
  • Family, group or a flight to catch: a private car, straight to your Hanoi hotel or Noi Bai Airport.

Going the other way?

Compare every Hanoi to Sapa bus, train, limousine and private car.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Sapa to Hanoi?

About 5.5–6 hours by bus or limousine van and about 5 hours by private car, on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai Expressway. Night trains take 6–8.5 hours from Lao Cai, plus about an hour by road from Sapa to the station.

What is the cheapest way from Sapa to Hanoi?

A sleeping bus, from US$15 a seat. A private cabin bus costs US$18 and a limousine van seat US$19–22.

What time do buses leave Sapa for Hanoi?

Buses leave from 06:00 to 23:15 and limousine vans from 07:30 to 23:00. Each listing shows its own departure times.

Can I take the train from Sapa to Hanoi?

Yes, from Lao Cai station, about 40 km and an hour by road from Sapa. Night trains leave between 20:45 and 22:00: shared cabins from US$27, private cabins from US$115.

Prices and journey times reflect the services listed on this page. Last checked: 5 November 2026.