What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa is to bus via Vientiane which costs $80 - $110 and takes 47h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 39m and costs $110 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Chiang Mai and Sapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Chiang Mai to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 and arriving at Sapa via Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 32m.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Sapa is 1054 km. The road distance is 991.1 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Sapa without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa without a car is to bus via Vientiane which takes 47h 32m and costs $80 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chiang Mai to Sapa bus from?

Chiang Mai to Sapa bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 station.

Where does the Chiang Mai to Sapa bus arrive?

Chiang Mai to Sapa bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Morning market Talat Sao station.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Sapa is 991 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Chiang Mai to Sapa.

How do I get a bus ticket from Chiang Mai to Sapa?

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Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 709+ hotels available in Sapa.

Chiang Mai to Sapa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Sapa by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane CNX - HAN
2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
7h 39m
$112–254
Bus via Vientiane
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Morning market Talat Saobus
2. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
47h 32m
$80–106
Ferry, train, drive
1. Take the ferry from Chiang Mai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang Slow Boat Terminalferry
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain
4. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain
5. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
27h 55m
$264–444
Drive 991.1 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Sapacar 991.1 km
15h 11m
$116–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Naluang Terminal to Hanoibus
3. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
2d 3h
$98–203

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

14Weekly Planes

2h 20mAverage Duration

$91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Sapa, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Sapa via Morning market Talat Sao, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Hoan Kiem in around 47h 32m.

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