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How to get fromSapa to Bai Chayby bus, busferry, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Bai Chay by bus, busferry, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Hanoi

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    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cat Ba Island to Bai Chayferry ferry
    13h 39m
    $38–54

  2. Drive 429.9 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Bai Chaycar car 429.9 km
    5h 52m
    $50–73

  3. Bus, fly, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane HAN - HPH
    3. Take the busferry from Haiphong Airport to Cat Ba Townbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Cat Ba Island to Bai Chayferry ferry
    15h 27m
    $87–196

  4. Bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Noi Bai International Airport to Cat Babusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Cat Ba Island to Bai Chayferry ferry
    15h 24m
    $51–74

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar116Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 519 km
  • Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Bai Chay, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Bai Chay. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Hoan Kiem, walk to Hanoi Good Morning Cat Ba, take the vehicle to Cat Ba, walk to Cat Ba Island, then take the ferry to Bai Chay. Alternatively, you can drive from Sapa to Bai Chay in around 5h 52m.

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