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How to get fromSapa to Tam Cocby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sapa to Tam Coc by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Tam Cocbus bus
    10h 4m
    $25–34

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binhtrain train
    13h 2m
    $16–441

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương to Tam Cocbus bus
    11h 7m
    $18–47

  4. Drive  408.5 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Tam Coccar car 408.5 km
    4h 56m
    $48–69

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  • Distance: 468.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Tam Coc, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Sapa to Tam Coc via Noi Bai International Airport, Noi Bai Airport, Ha Noi Vietnam Airline Office, Rạp Xiếc Trung Ương, and Tam Coc in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Tam Coc via Lao Cai, Sapa Lao Cai, Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, and Tam Coc in around 13h 2m.

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