There are 6 ways to get from Lang Son province to Sapa by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
10h 18m$133–168Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from border crossing to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
12h 12m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Caitrain
12h 40m$149–199Drive 434.9 km
- Drive from Lạng Sơn to Sapacar 434.9 km
5h 21m$51–73Train, bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Take the train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
12h 33m$141–186Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Take the bus from border crossing to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus
12h 50m$28–36
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lang Son province to Sapa is to bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) which costs $28 - $40 and takes 12h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Lang Son province to Sapa is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lang Son province to Sapa. However, there are services departing from border crossing and arriving at Sapa via Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi Hoan Kiem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Lang Son province station to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Dong Dang station and arriving at Sapa Lao Cai via Hanoi Gia Lam Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Lang Son province and Sapa is 485 km. The road distance is 434.9 km.
The best way to get from Lang Son province to Sapa without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Lang Son province to Sapa, including transfers.
Lang Son province to Sapa bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from border crossing station.
Lang Son province to Sapa train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Dong Dang station.
The best way to get from Lang Son province to Sapa is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs $140 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $40 and takes 12h 12m.
What companies run services between Lang Son province, Vietnam and Sapa, Vietnam?
You can take a vehicle from Lạng Sơn to Sapa via Dong Dang station, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, and Sapa Lao Cai in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lạng Sơn to Sapa via border crossing, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, and Hanoi Hoan Kiem in around 12h 12m.
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Dong Dang station to Hanoi Gia Lam Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Cai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–26
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $14–21
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from border crossing to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $11–17
Bus from border crossing to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $11–17
- 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
- 19001137
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbuslines.com
Bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lang Son province to Sapa bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station.
Lang Son province to Sapa train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lang Son province to Sapa is 435 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Lang Son province to Sapa.
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