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

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HAN - DMK
    10h 12m
    ฿2,769–8,133

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kunming South to Laos Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Nong Khai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    32h 35m
    ฿2,180–5,425

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 134
    45h 50m
    ฿2,362–5,328

  4. Drive  1,451.8 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Bangkokcar car 1,451.8 km
    20h 12m
    ฿5,693–8,223

  5. Bus, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HAN - BKK
    10h 30m
    ฿2,915–5,374

  6. Bus, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HAN - CNX
    10h 12m
    ฿3,575–8,634

  7. Bus, fly to Wattay International Airport

    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
    3. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    14h 7m
    ฿5,295–8,224

Sapa to Thailand by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration45h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Thailand. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Srt Don Mueang, take the vehicle to Srt Lak Si, walk to Mrt Kak Si, then take the subway to Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sapa to Mrt Sam Yot via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, South Bus Station, Kunming South, Laos Vientiane, Nong Khai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Mrt Bang Sue in around 32h 35m.

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