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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
1 d 11 h
Average duration
1 d 11 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
1323 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ho Chi Minh City for Sa Pa on Thu, May 14, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 1323 km distance in an average of 1 d 11 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 11 h .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 1 d 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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7:00 AM35h00Ho Chi Minh City6:00 PMSa Pa$661One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM35h00Ho Chi Minh City6:00 PMSa Pa$661One-way0 transfers
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Compare bus for Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 35h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a bus costs an average of $65.
Distance: 822 miles (1323 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$66 Average price Cheapest | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
35h 30m Average total duration Fastest 35h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Live departures
Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City | 35h00 | 6:00 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa
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Buses from Ho Chi Minh City to Sa Pa run on average 2 times per day, taking around 35h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 14:00. The fastest bus covers the 822 miles (1323 km) distance in 35h 0m.
Distance 822 miles (1323 km) |
Average bus duration 35h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 35h 0m |
First bus 11:00 AM |
Last bus 2:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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