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How to get fromSapa to Muang Maiby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapa to Muang Mai by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane HAN - DIN
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Muang Maicar car
    10h
    $95–246

  2. Drive 330.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sapa to Muang Maicar car 330.2 km
    6h 21m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Dien Bien Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Dien Bien Bus Station to Muang Maicar car
    21h 36m
    $41–87

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 686.6 km
  • Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Muang Mai, Phôngsali, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Muang Mai. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), then drive to Muang Mai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Muang Mai via Noi Bai International Airport, My Dinh bus station, and Dien Bien Bus Station in around 21h 36m.

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