What is the cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa is to bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) which costs $50 - $70 and takes 31h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Sapa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 19m and costs $150 - $240.

Is there a direct bus between Vientiane and Sapa?

No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Sapa. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Transfer and arriving at HK Buslines, Sapa via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Train Station and Noi Bai International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 1m.

How far is it from Vientiane to Sapa?

The distance between Vientiane and Sapa is 784 km. The road distance is 868.3 km.

How do I travel from Vientiane to Sapa without a car?

The best way to get from Vientiane to Sapa without a car is to bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) which takes 31h 1m and costs $50 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Vientiane to Sapa?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Vientiane to Sapa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vientiane to Sapa bus from?

Vientiane to Sapa bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, depart from Vientiane Southern Bus Station.

Where does the Vientiane to Sapa bus arrive?

Vientiane to Sapa bus services, operated by Viet Lao Bus, arrive at Hanoi Old Quarter station.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Sapa?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Sapa is 868 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Vientiane to Sapa.

Where can I stay near Sapa?

There are 713+ hotels available in Sapa.

Vientiane to Sapa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane VTE - HAN
2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
7h 19m
$158–234
Bus via Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Hanoi Old Quarterbus
2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus
31h 1m
$53–70
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
2. Take the train from Kunming South to Honghetrain
3. Take the train from Mengzi to Hekou Northtrain
4. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
17h 8m
$95–194
Drive 868.3 km
1. Drive from Vientiane to Sapacar 868.3 km
13h 42m
$151–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
31h 2m
$53–75

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

14Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

$139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 783.6 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Vientiane Transfer to HK Buslines, Sapa via Vientiane Southern Bus Station, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hanoi Train Station, and Noi Bai International Airport in around 31h 1m.

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