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Cat Ba Island to Sapa: Cat Ba Express with ferry and cabin bus

The Cat Ba Island to Sapa: Cat Ba Express with ferry and cabin bus is a Cat Ba–Sa Pa transfer, journey time about 11 hours 30 min. Book online with LuxuryTourVN, fares from $32 one way. Departures at 08:30, 15:30.

From $32Round trip $64Duration 11 hours 30 minSeats 22

Departure times

Cat Ba → Sa Pa

08:3015:30

Sa Pa → Cat Ba

07:0022:00

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One ticket from Cat Ba Island to Sapa. The Cat Ba Express collects you from your hotel, crosses on the ferry and drives you to Hanoi, where you board a VIP cabin bus up to Sapa.

The 08:30 departure reaches Sapa in the evening. The 15:30 departure connects with the night cabin bus, which arrives before dawn; you can stay in your cabin until about 6:00. Tickets are priced per person.

What's included

  • VIP cabin bus between Sapa and Hanoi

  • Cat Ba Express bus between Hanoi and the ferry, with the ferry ticket

  • Air-conditioning

  • Water on board

Cat Ba to Sapa

  • Departures 08:30, 15:30

  • Hotel pick-up in Cat Ba town

  • Change to the VIP cabin bus in Hanoi Old Quarter

  • Around 11 to 12 hours to the bus office in Sapa town

Sapa to Cat Ba

  • Departures 07:00, 22:00

  • Board at the bus office on Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa town

  • Arrive at your hotel in Cat Ba town

Booking confirmation

  • You will receive availability confirmation within 1 business day

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Luggage allowance

  • 20 kg plus a 5 kg handbag

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Cat Ba to Sapa?
About 11 to 12 hours, with the ferry crossing and a change of bus in Hanoi.
What time does it leave?
From Cat Ba: 08:30, 15:30. From Sapa: 07:00, 22:00.
Is the ferry included?
Yes. The ferry crossing is included in the ticket.
Can I sleep on the night bus?
Yes. The night cabin bus reaches Sapa before dawn and you can rest in your cabin until about 6:00.