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How to get fromSapa to Lao Bảoby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Sapa to Lao Bảo by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    21h 10m
    $36–669

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    23h 29m
    $33–690

  3. Drive 944.4 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Lao Bảocar car 944.4 km
    11h 38m
    $110–159

  4. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly to Dong Hoi Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)plane plane DIN - VDH
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    17h 47m
    $142–356

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Sapa

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Dong Hatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    22h 28m
    $40–677

  6. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Dong Hoi Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH)plane plane HAN - VDH
    3. Take the taxi from Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    10h 20m
    $79–239

  7. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Phu Bai International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)plane plane HAN - HUI
    3. Take the train from Hue to Dong Hatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $61–499

  8. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly to Phu Bai International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI)plane plane DIN - HUI
    3. Take the train from Hue to Dong Hatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    13h 29m
    $129–686

  9. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Da Nang International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane plane HAN - DAD
    3. Take the train from Da Nang to Dong Hatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Dong Ha to Lao Bảotaxi taxi
    14h 42m
    $55–529

Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Dong Hoi Airport (VDH) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,025.7 km
  • Duration: 21h 10m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Lao Bảo, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Lao Bảo. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, take the bus to Cat Linh Bus Station, walk to Ha Noi, take the train to Dong Ha, then take the taxi to Lao Bảo. Alternatively, you can drive from Sapa to Lao Bảo in around 11h 38m.

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