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

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Cao Bang by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Phu Thotrain train
    6h 16m
    $8–37

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Xuân Khanhbus bus 71
    3. Take the taxi from Xuân Khanh to Cao Bangtaxi taxi
    7h 41m
    $23–28

  3. Drive 222.1 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Cao Bangcar car 222.1 km
    2h 53m
    $26–38

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sapa to Cao Bangtaxi taxi 222.1 km
    2h 53m
    $120–150

Sapa to Cao Bang by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

Vietnam Railways operates a train from Sapa Lao Cai to Phu Tho twice daily. Tickets cost $7–23 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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