How to Travel from
Sapa to Muang Xay
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Sapa, Vietnam → Muang Xay, Laos
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sapa to Muang Xay
Composite routes from Sapa to Muang Xay
Cheapest
7 h 2 min
Car
470 km.
from $25
Other
14 h 50 min
264 km.
from $107.39
16 h 37 min
264 km.
from $44.11
11 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
265 km.
from $100.82
17 h 55 min
264 km.
from $47.26
10 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
265 km.
from $160.27
Route Navigator Sapa - Muang Xay
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59 м
59 м
Turn right onto Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D
Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D, 1 km 976 м
1 km 976 м
Turn right onto Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D
Đường Điện Biên Phủ - Quốc lộ 4D, 44 km 435 м
44 km 435 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 18 km 519 м
18 km 519 м
Turn left
337 м
337 м
Turn left onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 2 km 522 м
2 km 522 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Đường 30 Tháng 4
Đường 30 Tháng 4, 3 km 972 м
3 km 972 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Đường 19 Tháng 8
Đường 19 Tháng 8, 7 km 579 м
7 km 579 м
Keep right
112 м
112 м
Turn sharp left onto Đường Nguyễn Trãi
Đường Nguyễn Trãi, 124 м
124 м
Turn right onto Quốc lộ 4D
Quốc lộ 4D, 27 km 999 м
27 km 999 м
Turn slight right onto Quốc lộ 12
Quốc lộ 12, 71 km 29 м
71 km 29 м
Keep right onto Quốc lộ 12
Quốc lộ 12, 95 km 217 м
95 km 217 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nguyễn Hữu Thọ
Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, 402 м
402 м
Turn slight right onto Nguyễn Hữu Thọ
Nguyễn Hữu Thọ, 1 km 321 м
1 km 321 м
Turn right onto Đường Võ Nguyên Giáp
Đường Võ Nguyên Giáp, 2 km 991 м
2 km 991 м
Continue onto Quốc lộ 279
Quốc lộ 279, 136 km 710 м
136 km 710 м
Turn left onto 2E
63 km 604 м
63 km 604 м
Turn right onto 2E
1 km 557 м
1 km 557 м
Turn left
7 м
7 м
Turn sharp left onto 2E
44 м
44 м
Turn right
43 м
43 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Dien
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.25–$89.52
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$140.67–$485.96
Lao Airlines
Website:
laoairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$153.46–$345.29
Bus operators
Sao Viet
Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
xesaovietsapa@gmail.com
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.07–$20.46
Inter Bus Lines
Phone:
098587 3537
Email:
interbuslines@gmail.com
Website:
interbuslines.com/
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.32
Viet Lao Bus
Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
vietlaobus@gmail.com
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi Old Quarter to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48
Bus from Hanoi to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.24–$43.48
Sapa Express
Phone:
+84 2466821555
Email:
sales@sapaexpress.com
Website:
sapaexpress.com/en
Bus from Sapa to Noi
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$26.86
Train operators
China Railways K-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.67–$20.46
Laos - China Railway
Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Kunming South to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
6h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$140.67
Train from Luang Prabang station to Oudomxay
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.23–$140.67
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay?
The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay is to bus which costs $16.30 - $54.35 and takes 16h 37m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay?
The fastest way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay is to drive which takes 7h 11m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Muang Xay?
No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Muang Xay. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Oudomxay via Hanoi Old Quarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
How far is it from Sapa to Muang Xay?
The distance between Sapa and Muang Xay is 1115 km. The road distance is 472.4 km.
How do I travel from Sapa to Muang Xay without a car?
The best way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay without a car is to bus which takes 16h 37m and costs $16.30 - $54.35 .
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Muang Xay?
It takes approximately 14h 50m to get from Sapa to Muang Xay, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sapa to Muang Xay bus from?
Sapa to Muang Xay bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.
Train or bus from Sapa to Muang Xay?
The best way to get from Sapa to Muang Xay is to train which takes 14h 50m and costs $31.52 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $54.35 and takes 16h 37m.
Where does the Sapa to Muang Xay bus arrive?
Sapa to Muang Xay bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Hoan Kiem station.
Can I drive from Sapa to Muang Xay?
Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Muang Xay is 472 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Sapa to Muang Xay.
Where can I stay near Muang Xay?
There are two+ hotels available in Muang Xay. Prices start at $68.78 per night.
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