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

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

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    8h 53m
    $163–248

  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 Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    32h 8m
    $50–74

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train Hekou North
    2. Take the train from Kunming South to Vientiane stationtrain train
    17h 50m
    $82–176

  4. Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Noi Bai International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi SSB to Southern Bus Station Vientianebus bus
    31h 54m
    $64–124

  5. Drive 869.9 km

    1. Drive from Sapa to Vientianecar car 869.9 km
    13h 44m
    $156–225

  6. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane DIN - VTE
    17h 50m
    $171–465

  7. Drive to Sam Neua, fly

    1. Drive from Sapa to Sam Neua (NEU)car car
    2. Fly from Sam Neua (NEU) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane NEU - VTE
    6h 46m
    $139–187

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 786.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Vientiane, Laos?

You can take a vehicle from Sapa to Vientiane via Hekou North, Kunming, Kunming Station, Kunming South, and Vientiane station in around 17h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sapa to Vientiane via Noi Bai International Airport, Long Bien Bus Station, Hanoi SSB, and Southern Bus Station Vientiane in around 31h 54m.

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