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How to get fromSapa to Bhutanby bus, plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Bhutan by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane HAN - GLU
    23h 51m
    $164–460

  2. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane HAN - PBH
    14h 17m
    $234–671

  3. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DIN - PBH
    19h 30m
    $342–1,348

  4. Drive to Sam Neua, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane NEU - PBH
    20h 21m
    $535–1,395

  5. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly to Paro Airport

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane KMG - PBH
    18h 34m
    $235–743

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration22h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,973.4 km
  • Duration: 23h 51m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Bhutan. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Gelephu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Paro.

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