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How to get fromSapa to Hạ Long Bayby bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapa to Hạ Long Bay by bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chaybus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    9h 17m
    $19–59

  2. Bus, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    8h 48m
    $364–508

  3. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi, 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 taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $65–199

Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sapa to Hạ Long Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 436.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Hạ Long Bay. However, you can take the bus to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Hanoi Airport airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay.

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