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How to get fromSapa to Mekong Riverby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Mekong River by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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

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    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)plane plane HAN - VCA
    3. Take the taxi from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    11h 34m
    $148–248

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    43h 58m
    $204–284

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bến xe Miền Đông to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    47h 8m
    $184–239

  4. Drive 1,873.3 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Mekong Rivercar car 1,873.3 km
    26h 47m
    $218–315

  5. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA)plane plane DIN - VCA
    3. Take the taxi from Can Tho International Airport (VCA) to Mekong Rivertaxi taxi
    18h 46m
    $306–565

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Can Tho International Airport (VCA) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,692.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Mekong River, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Mekong River. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Can Tho International Airport (VCA), then take the taxi to Mekong River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, take the bus to Cat Linh Bus Station, walk to Ha Noi, take the train to Ho Chi Minh City, then take the taxi to Mekong River.

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