How to Travel from
Laos to Sapa
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Laos, Laos → Sapa, Vietnam
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Laos to Sapa
Composite routes from Laos to Sapa
Cheapest
9 h 26 min
Car
570 km.
from $31
Other
7 h 1 min
Plane, Bus
262 km.
from $236.57
31 h 19 min
262 km.
from $53.02
19 h 31 min
262 km.
from $128.41
9 h 14 min
Plane, Bus
262 km.
from $207.80
32 h 22 min
262 km.
from $59.50
Route Navigator Laos - Sapa
Get all the information you need right here
Continue
5 km 553 м
5 km 553 м
Turn right
6 km 346 м
6 km 346 м
Continue onto 1C
1 km 663 м
1 km 663 м
Turn right
53 km 709 м
53 km 709 м
Continue
1 km 385 м
1 km 385 м
Turn right
1 km 416 м
1 km 416 м
Turn left
1 km 58 м
1 km 58 м
Turn right
385 м
385 м
Turn right
89 km 892 м
89 km 892 м
Turn right onto Đường tỉnh 105A
Đường tỉnh 105A, 40 km 446 м
40 km 446 м
Turn right
20 м
20 м
Keep right
284 м
284 м
Turn left onto Đường tỉnh 113
Đường tỉnh 113, 19 km 8 м
19 km 8 м
Turn left onto Đường tỉnh 113
Đường tỉnh 113, 22 km 367 м
22 km 367 м
Turn right onto ĐT.108
8 km 77 м
8 km 77 м
Turn slight right onto Đường tỉnh 108
Đường tỉnh 108, 27 km 611 м
27 km 611 м
Turn right onto Đường tỉnh 108
Đường tỉnh 108, 3 km 645 м
3 km 645 м
Turn right onto Đường tỉnh 108
Đường tỉnh 108, 1 km 854 м
1 km 854 м
Turn left onto Đường 21-11
Đường 21-11, 14 km 644 м
14 km 644 м
Turn right
14 km 930 м
14 km 930 м
Turn right onto Quốc lộ 279
Quốc lộ 279, 37 km 145 м
37 km 145 м
Turn left onto Đường tỉnh 107
Đường tỉnh 107, 42 km 756 м
42 km 756 м
Attention, take ferry ()
1 km 659 м
1 km 659 м
Leave ferry and continue onto Đường tỉnh 134
Đường tỉnh 134, 36 km 504 м
36 km 504 м
Turn left onto Quốc lộ 32
Quốc lộ 32, 10 km 827 м
10 km 827 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Quốc lộ 32
Quốc lộ 32, 47 м
47 м
Turn slight right onto Đường Lê Lợi
Đường Lê Lợi, 22 km 473 м
22 km 473 м
Turn right onto Quốc lộ 4D, Sơn Bình
Quốc lộ 4D, Sơn Bình, 37 km 825 м
37 km 825 м
Turn left onto Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D
Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D, 1 km 976 м
1 km 976 м
Turn left
59 м
59 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$139.74–$482.74
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$368.41
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$343.00
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Noi
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$279.48
Bus operators
Sao Viet
Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33
Inter Bus Lines
Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
interbuslines@gmail.com
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.21
Viet Lao Bus
Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.14–$49.54
HTX Van Tai 277
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/htx-van-tai-277?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjV8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzZTYtYzhkOS03NDY1LWI5MjEtMGMyN2MxNzBiN2M3LA
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.61
Huyen Chau
Bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha
Ave. Duration:
23h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.77
Sapa Express
Phone:
+84 2466821555
Email:
sales@sapaexpress.com
Website:
sapaexpress.com/en
Bus from Noi Bai International Airport to Sapa
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68
Train operators
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$20.33
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$139.74
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Laos to Sapa?
The cheapest way to get from Laos to Sapa is to bus which costs $32.61 - $39.13 and takes 31h 19m.
What is the fastest way to get from Laos to Sapa?
The fastest way to get from Laos to Sapa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $108.70 - $239.13 .
Is there a direct bus between Laos and Sapa?
No, there is no direct bus from Laos station to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station and arriving at Sapa via Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 19m.
How far is it from Laos to Sapa?
The distance between Laos and Sapa is 706 km. The road distance is 1063.6 km.
How do I travel from Laos to Sapa without a car?
The best way to get from Laos to Sapa without a car is to bus which takes 31h 19m and costs $32.61 - $39.13 .
How long does it take to get from Laos to Sapa?
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Laos to Sapa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Laos to Sapa bus from?
Laos to Sapa bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, depart from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.
Train or bus from Laos to Sapa?
The best way to get from Laos to Sapa is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $46.74 - $163.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $32.61 - $39.13 and takes 31h 19m.
Where does the Laos to Sapa bus arrive?
Laos to Sapa bus services, operated by HTX Van Tai 277, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Can I drive from Laos to Sapa?
Yes, the driving distance between Laos to Sapa is 1064 km. It takes approximately 14h 28m to drive from Laos to Sapa.
Where can I stay near Sapa?
There are 611+ hotels available in Sapa. Prices start at $23.50 per night.
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