Hanoi to Sa Pa bus with HK BUSLINES

The cheapest way to travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Hanoi to Sa Pa:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanoi to Sa Pa costing on average $35 (€28).

The fastest way to travel from Hanoi to Sa Pa is by bus with an average journey time of 5h 59m.

Other travel options to Sa Pa take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hanoi and Sa Pa including taking a bus and train.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Hanoi to Sa Pa among Omio's users.

Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $53 (€42) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $41 (€33). The journey takes 5h 59m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by HK BUSLINES, GROUPTOUR CO., LTD, Futa Hà Sơn, Sao Việt, King Express Bus, Sao Vàng (Thái Bình), SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD, Infobus, Sapa Express, SaPa Explore, Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa), Kết Đoàn Travel, TBUS, Phong Khánh, LUXURY TRANS VIETNAM, THANG LONG TRAVEL, Cuong Phat Limousine, Daily Limousine, Phúc Lâm Limousine, Sao Viet.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.