There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Hanoi
best- Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharfbus
9h 51m$27–32Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
- Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharfbus
11h 4m$22–53Drive 398.1 km
- Drive from Sapa to Hoa Lưcar 398.1 km
4h 57m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus
- Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharfbus
10h 1m$29–39Train
- Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binhtrain
12h 19m$25–454
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư is to bus via Hanoi which costs $26 - $35 and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư is to drive which takes 4h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Hoa Lư. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf via Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi and Hanoi Binh Minh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sapa to Hoa Lư. However, there are services departing from Sapa Lao Cai and arriving at Ninh Binh via Ha Noi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
The distance between Sapa and Hoa Lư is 430 km. The road distance is 398.1 km.
The best way to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư without a car is to bus via Hanoi which takes 9h 51m and costs $26 - $35.
It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư, including transfers.
Sapa to Hoa Lư bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.
Sapa to Hoa Lư train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Sapa Lao Cai station.
The best way to get from Sapa to Hoa Lư is to bus via Hanoi which takes 9h 51m and costs $26 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $25 - $460 and takes 12h 19m.
What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Hoa Lư, Vietnam?
You can take a bus from Sapa to Hoa Lư via Noi Bai International Airport, Cat Linh Bus Station, Hanoi, Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Hanoi Binh Minh, and Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf in around 9h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Hoa Lư via Lao Cai, Sapa Lao Cai, Ha Noi, and Ninh Binh in around 12h 19m.
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $15–22
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $11–16
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–27
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $15–22
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $11–16
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $10–15
Train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–20
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- $9–14
- Bed, air-conditioned
- $5–7
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- $4–6
- Phone
- +84 868 060 269
- [email protected]
- Website
- lotustrain.com
Train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $290–400
- Schedules at
- lotustrain.vn
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Phone
- 19001137
- [email protected]
- Website
- interbuslines.com
Bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
- Book at
- interbuslines.com
- Phone
- +84 1900 1531
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Hanoi Binh Minh to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Ninh Binh - Trang an wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +84 2466821555
- [email protected]
- Website
- sapaexpress.com
Bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- sapaexpress.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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Booking & Getting There
Sapa to Hoa Lư bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Airport station.
Sapa to Hoa Lư train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Hoa Lư is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Sapa to Hoa Lư.
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