Introduction
Sao Viet is a Vietnamese bus company serving routes between Hanoi and Sapa.
Buses operated by Sao Viet
Sao Viet operates sleeper buses.
Sleeper buses generally cover long distances overnight and connect cities in distant provinces. Journeys can take up to 6 hours, so buses are prepared for passengers to sleep during most part of the journey.
The most common models of sleeper buses are double-deck coaches equipped with shared berths or individual cabins and capacity for 20 to 40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Vietnam.
Routes
Travel with ticket
We facilitate advance ticket booking for buses operated by Sao Viet.
Hanoi-Sapa Line serving Hanoi and Sapa
Destinations
Sao Viet serves the following destinations in Vietnam:
Northern Vietnam
Northern Vietnam comprises the provinces of Hanoi, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Tuyen Quang, Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Lang Son, Quang Ninh, Hai Phong, Hung Yen, Son La, Phu Tho, Bac Ninh and Ninh Binh.
Bus routes to Hanoi
Bus routes to Sapa
Change policy
The following change terms apply to the bus fares:
| Sao Viet | Change time/date |
| Fare Bus Cabin Sleeper | Permitted |
If you wish to change your booking with Sao Viet, please Contact Us. This option is available until 48 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Sao Viet. Change fees will apply.
No change for tickets on public holidays.
Cancellation policy
The following cancellation terms apply to the bus fares:
| Sao Viet | Cancellation before departure |
| Fare Bus Cabin Sleeper | Permitted with fees |
If you wish to cancel your booking with Sao Viet, kindly manage your booking and request a cancellation to proceed with the refund (only if permitted by fare rule). This option is available until 48 hours before departure, after that time please contact directly with Sao Viet. Service fees will not be refunded. Cancellation fees will apply.
- 10% + 35,000 VND per ticket if 48 hours or more to departure.
- No refund if less than 48 hours to departure.
No refund for tickets on public holidays.