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How to get fromSapa to Laosby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Sapa to Laos by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HAN - VTE
    9h 44m
    $165–250

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 8m
    $50–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    17h 50m
    $82–176

  4. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    31h 54m
    $64–124

  5. Drive 869.9 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Vientianecar car 869.9 km
    13h 44m
    $156–225

  6. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane HAN - LPQ
    9h 3m
    $125–271

  7. Drive to Sam Neua, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    7h 37m
    $141–189

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Vientiane via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Vientiane via Noi Bai International Airport, Long Bien Bus Station, Hanoi SSB, and Southern Bus Station Vientiane in around 31h 54m.

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