There are 5 ways to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noitrain
- Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
8h 36m$34–432Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf to Hanoi Binh Minhbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
9h 37m$25–32Train
- Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Caitrain
10h 52m$45–464Drive 396.9 km
- Drive from Hoa Lư to Sapacar 396.9 km
5h 7m$47–67Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Take the bus from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf to Rạp Xiếc Trung Ươngbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus
9h 17m$26–29
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa is to bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) which costs $26 - $29 and takes 9h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Hoa Lư to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf and arriving at Sapa via Hanoi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Hoa Lư to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Ninh Binh and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai via Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.
The distance between Hoa Lư and Sapa is 447 km. The road distance is 396.9 km.
The best way to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 36m and costs $30 - $440.
It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa, including transfers.
Hoa Lư to Sapa bus services, operated by BinhMinh Limousine, depart from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf station.
Hoa Lư to Sapa train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ninh Binh station.
The best way to get from Hoa Lư to Sapa is to train which takes 10h 52m and costs $45 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), which costs $26 - $29 and takes 9h 17m.
What companies run services between Hoa Lư, Vietnam and Sapa, Vietnam?
You can take a vehicle from Hoa Lư to Sapa via Ninh Binh, Ha Noi, and Sapa Lao Cai in around 10h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hoa Lư to Sapa via Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf, Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương, Ha Noi Vietnam Airline Office, Noi Bai Airport, and Hanoi Airport in around 9h 17m.
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–20
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $9–13
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $5–7
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $4–6
Train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–20
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $9–13
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $5–7
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $4–6
Train from Ha Noi to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $15–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $11–16
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- Phone
- +84 868 060 269
- [email protected]
- Website
- lotustrain.com
Train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–400
- Schedules at
- lotustrain.vn
Train from Ninh Binh to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–400
- Schedules at
- lotustrain.vn
- Phone
- +84 979 252 622
- [email protected]
- Website
- HK Buslines
Bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- HK Buslines
- Phone
- +84 1900 1531
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf to Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf to Hanoi Binh Minh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 19001137
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbuslines.com
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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Booking & Getting There
Hoa Lư to Sapa bus services, operated by BinhMinh Limousine, arrive at Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương station.
Hoa Lư to Sapa train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hoa Lư to Sapa is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Hoa Lư to Sapa.
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