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How to get fromLaos to Sapaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    7h 19m
    $130–271

  2. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    29h 42m
    $49–68

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain train
    4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    15h 56m
    $93–193

  4. Drive 870.1 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Sapacar car 870.1 km
    13h 44m
    $156–226

  5. Fly from Wattay International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    9h 28m
    $169–249

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus bus
    31h 2m
    $53–74

Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 700.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Laos and Sapa, Vietnam?

You can take a vehicle from Vientiane to HK Buslines, Sapa via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Train Station, and Noi Bai International Airport in around 29h 42m.

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