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How to get fromSapa to Cao Bằngby bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Cao Bằng by bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus bus
    14h 15m
    $44–49

  2. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus bus
    15h 53m
    $36–41

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Dong Dang stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Dang station to Cao Bằngtaxi taxi
    14h 45m
    $131–190

  4. Drive 427.3 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Cao Bằngcar car 427.3 km
    6h 40m
    $50–72

  5. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) #2

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Cao Bangbus bus
    16h 45m
    $39–48

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapa to Cao Bằng.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 569.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 15m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Cao Bằng, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Sapa bus station to Cao Bang via My Dinh bus station in around 14h 15m.

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