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Results from Hanoi to Son La on Sunday, 08 October 2023
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How to get from Hanoi to Son La
The easiest way to travel from Hanoi to Son La is by bus.
How far is Son La from Hanoi?
The travel distance from Hanoi to Son La is 301 km by road. The best option to travel from Hanoi to Son La is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Hanoi to Son La?
It takes 7-8 hours to get from Hanoi to Son La by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
What types of buses operate the route from Hanoi to Son La?
There is only one type of bus running the route Hanoi to Son La.
Sleeper Bus: double-deck coaches equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–46 passengers. These are quite comfortable so you can sleep during most part of the journey.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.
How much does it cost to get from Hanoi to Son La by bus?
The price of the bus ticket from Hanoi to Son La varies depending on the type of vehicle that you choose. It starts from 220,000 VND.
Keep in mind that some bus companies in Vietnam increase the price on weekends and national holidays.
Where does the bus from Hanoi to Son La depart?
Most buses from Hanoi to Son La depart from My Dinh Bus Station, 20 Pham Hung, My Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, Ha Noi.
Please arrive to the point of departure at least 30-60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer of passengers from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore customers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where does the bus from Hanoi to Son La arrive?
Most buses from Hanoi to Son La arrive at Son La Bus Station, Le Duan, Chieng Sinh, downtown Son La.
Where to travel next from Son La?
From Son La, you can go back to Hanoi.