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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
    17h 56m
    $165–450

  2. 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 48m
    $372–1,033

  3. 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
    13h 7m
    $515–721

  4. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane DIN - GLU
    28h 42m
    $252–732

  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
    19h 14m
    $255–793

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

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration14h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,972.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 56m

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 drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Paro.

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