Rome2Rio

How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Sapaby train, plane, bus, night bus, or car

Find Transport to Sapa

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sapa by train, plane, bus, night bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane KUL - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    13h 5m
    $105–225

  2. Bus, train, night bus via Su-ngai Kolok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    3d 6h
    $87–282

  3. Bus, train, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the night bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Vientiane Talat Sao Stationnightbus night bus
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    3d
    $97–294

  4. Drive 2,911.1 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Sapacar car 2,911.1 km
    39h 19m
    $338–489

  5. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane SZB - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    15h 29m
    $239–339

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane plane KUL - WNH
    3. Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Sapacar car
    14h 47m
    $159–447

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane KUL - KMG
    3. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    16h 19m
    $118–238

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sapa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,446.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 5m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Sapa. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sapa via Hatyai, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Vientiane Talat Sao Station, Vientiane - Southern Bus Station, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Hoan Kiem in around 3d.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, How to get from London to Edinburgh, and Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train - to help you get the most out of your next trip.