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How to get fromSapa to Nong Khiawby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Sapa to Nong Khiaw by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, 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 Nong Khiawcar car
    11h 37m
    $118–288

  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 Luang Prabang Southern Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    39h 8m
    $68–110

  3. Bus via Muang Xay

    1. Take the bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Oudomxaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oudomxay to Luang Prabang Southern Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    37h 45m
    $73–118

  4. Drive 485.1 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Nong Khiawcar car 485.1 km
    7h 37m
    $87–126

  5. Bus, 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
    3. Take the bus from Luang Prabang Minibus Station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 3m
    $138–297

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Nong Khiaw, Laos?

You can take a bus from Sapa bus station to Nong Khiaw Bus Terminal via My Dinh bus station, Oudomxay, Luang Prabang Southern Terminal, and Luang Prabang Minibus Station in around 37h 45m.

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