What is the cheapest way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

The cheapest way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng is to bus which costs $45 - $85 and takes 30h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

The fastest way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng is to drive and fly and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $140 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Sapa and Vang Vieng?

No, there is no direct bus from Sapa to Vang Vieng. However, there are services departing from Sapa and arriving at Vang Vieng via Noi Bai International Airport and Hanoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Sapa and Vang Vieng?

No, there is no direct train from Sapa to Vang Vieng station. However, there are services departing from Hekou North and arriving at Van Vieng station via Kunming Station and Kunming South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

The distance between Sapa and Vang Vieng is 1333 km. The road distance is 747.1 km.

How do I travel from Sapa to Vang Vieng without a car?

The best way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng without a car is to bus which takes 30h 39m and costs $45 - $85.

How long does it take to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

It takes approximately 16h 32m to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Vang Vieng bus from?

Sapa to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Sao Viet, depart from Sapa station.

Where do I catch the Sapa to Vang Vieng train from?

Sapa to Vang Vieng train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Hekou North station.

Train or bus from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

The best way to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng is to train which takes 16h 32m and costs $70 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 30h 39m.

Where does the Sapa to Vang Vieng bus arrive?

Sapa to Vang Vieng bus services, operated by Sao Viet, arrive at Hanoi Airport station.

Where does the Sapa to Vang Vieng train arrive?

Sapa to Vang Vieng train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Kunming station.

Can I drive from Sapa to Vang Vieng?

Yes, the driving distance between Sapa to Vang Vieng is 747 km. It takes approximately 12h 9m to drive from Sapa to Vang Vieng.

Where can I stay near Vang Vieng?

There are 181+ hotels available in Vang Vieng.

Sapa to Vang Vieng - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sapa to Vang Vieng by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain Hekou North
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Van Vieng stationtrain
16h 32m
$73–177
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain
2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus
33h 12m
$42–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus
30h 39m
$45–82
Drive 747.1 km
1. Drive from Sapa to Vang Viengcar 747.1 km
12h 9m
$134–194
Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane HAN - LPQ
3. Take the train from Luang Prabang Station to Vang Viengtrain
11h 3m
$146–309
Bus via Sapa
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi to Vang Viengbus
32h 8m
$49–90
Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane HAN - VTE
3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
12h 27m
$173–263
Drive to Sam Neua, fly to Wattay International Airport, bus
1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car
2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane NEU - VTE
3. Take the bus from Vientiane to Vang Vieng Laosbus
10h 21m
$149–202

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) flights

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Distance: 1,332.9 km
Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Vang Vieng, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Vang Vieng via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Van Vieng station in around 16h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Vang Vieng via Noi Bai International Airport, Cat Linh Bus Station, Hanoi, and Vang Vieng in around 30h 39m.

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