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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 7m
    ฿2,857–5,517

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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
    45h 40m
    ฿2,250–4,712

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Khamsavath Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    32h 34m
    ฿2,913–6,737

  4. Drive 1,453.7 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Bangkokcar car 1,453.7 km
    20h 14m
    ฿5,600–8,088

  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 29m
    ฿3,203–7,158

  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 7m
    ฿3,863–8,618

  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
    13h 57m
    ฿5,582–8,707

Sapa to Thailand by bus, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,250Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,294.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 7m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, Vientiane station, Khamsavath Station, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 32h 34m.

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