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Results from Ha Long to Sapa on Friday, 25 September 2026
Bus routes from Ha Long to Sapa
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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8h 30m
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05:00
Fr, 25/09
HA LONG Cruise Port |
13:30
Fr, 25/09
SAPA Dien Bien Phu |
960,000 đ
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8h 10m
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07:00
Fr, 25/09
HA LONG Bai Chay |
15:10
Fr, 25/09
SAPA Sapa |
530,000 đ
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Private transfers available for your trip from Ha Long to Sapa
| Departure | Arrival | Price | ||||
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8h 00m
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Fr, 25/09
HA LONG Ha Long |
Fr, 25/09
SAPA Sapa |
7,000,000 đ
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How to get from Ha Long to Sapa
The easiest way to travel from Ha Long to Sapa is by bus.
How far is Sapa from Ha Long?
The travel distance between Ha Long and Sapa is 450 km by road. The best option to travel from Ha Long to Sapa is taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Ha Long to Sapa?
It takes 8-9 hours to get from Ha Long to Sapa by bus.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
How to get from Ha Long to Sapa by bus
There is one bus company running the route Ha Long to Sapa.
Phuc Xuyen operates double-deck sleeper buses equipped with fixed berths and capacity for 40–44 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.
Where do buses from Ha Long to Sapa depart?
Most buses from Ha Long to Sapa depart from Bai Chay Bus Station located at QL18 in Gieng Day Ward, Ha Long.
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 do buses from Ha Long to Sapa arrive?
Most buses from Ha Long to Sapa arrive at Sapa Bus Station, Sapa.
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Where to travel next from Sapa
From Sapa, you can return to Hanoi by train or bus or continue traveling by bus to other destinations in Northern Vietnam, such as Ha Giang, Cat Ba and Ninh Binh.