The cheapest and fastest buses from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
7 h 45 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
320 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ninh Bình 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 Ninh Bình to Sa Pa will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 24 buses that leave Ninh Bình for Sa Pa on Mon, Mar 23, 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 320 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 45 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 7 h 45 m 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.
FUTA HÀ SƠN
SaPa Explore
Kết Đoàn Travel
King Express Bus
NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL
HK BUSLINES
HK BUSLINES
HK BUSLINES
HK BUSLINES
HK BUSLINESNinh Bình to Sa Pa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SaPa Explore | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator King Express Bus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator King Express Bus | Departure Time 04:01AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Futa Hà Sơn | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:47PM | Duration 9h17 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 01:58AM | Duration 8h28 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Kết Đoàn Travel | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:58AM | Duration 8h28 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 9h17 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Live departures
Ninh Bình to Sa Pa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ninh Bình to Sa Pa buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HK BUSLINES | 4:00 AM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 12:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 4:30 AM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 12:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL | 5:30 AM Ninh Bình, Tam Coc | 9h17 | 2:47 PM Sa Pa, Sapa (559 Dien Bien Phu) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | 10:30 AM Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Bus Station | 8h28 | 6:58 PM Sa Pa, 492 Dien Bien Phu St (Group Tour Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kết Đoàn Travel | 11:30 AM Ninh Bình | 8h00 | 7:30 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 12:00 PM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 8:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 12:30 PM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 8:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 1:30 PM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 9:45 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | 1:30 PM Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh Bus Station | 8h28 | 9:58 PM Sa Pa, 492 Dien Bien Phu St (Group Tour Office) | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:00 PM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 9:45 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:00 PM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 10:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:30 PM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 10:15 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:30 PM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 10:45 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 3:00 PM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 10:45 PM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | 3:00 PM Ninh Bình | 9h15 | 12:15 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL | 3:30 PM Ninh Bình, Tam Coc | 9h17 | 12:47 AM Sa Pa, Sapa (559 Dien Bien Phu) | 0 transfersDirect | |
SaPa Explore | 8:30 PM Ninh Bình | 9h30 | 6:00 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
King Express Bus | 9:00 PM Ninh Bình | 9h05 | 6:05 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
King Express Bus | 9:01 PM Ninh Bình | 9h05 | 6:06 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 11:00 PM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 7:15 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 11:30 PM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 7:15 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 23 | |||||
HK BUSLINES | 1:30 AM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 9:45 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
G8 SAPA OPEN TOUR | 1:30 AM Ninh Bình | 9h15 | 10:45 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:00 AM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 9:45 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 2:45 AM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 11:00 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
FUTA HÀ SƠN | 3:00 AM Ninh Bình | 8h15 | 11:15 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 3:15 AM Ninh Bình | 7h45 | 11:00 AM Sa Pa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa
Buses from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa run on average 22 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:30, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 198 miles (320 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 198 miles (320 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 03:30 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Cheapest month Feb |
Cheapest day Sat |
High season Jan - Mar |
Low season Jul - Sep |
Busiest day Wed |
Least busy day Sat |
Bus providers: HK BUSLINES, Futa Hà Sơn, NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL, GROUPTOUR CO., LTD, Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa), SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD from Ninh Bình to Sa PaYou can travel by bus between Ninh Bình to Sa Pa with HK BUSLINES, Futa Hà Sơn, NINH BINH FOOTPRINT TRAVEL, GROUPTOUR CO., LTD, Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa), SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sa Pa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- HK BUSLINES
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on most routes
- Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa)
- Cancellation made equal to or more than 10 days prior to departure date results in a full refund
- between 6-7 days, 75% refund
- between 4-5 days, 50% refund
- between 2-3 days, 30% refund
- less than 48 hours or no-show is non-refundable
- HK BUSLINES
- One piece of luggage up to 20kg
- Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa)
- Flexible luggage allowance
- SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- HK BUSLINES
- Additional luggage charged per piece
- GROUPTOUR CO., LTD
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Hà Sơn (Vinh - Sapa)
- Additional luggage can be brought if it fits into the bus's storage on the departure date
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ninh Bình to Sa Pa
- 05:00-22:00
- Free parking available for motorcycles and cars
- Small food stalls and local vendors available outside the terminal
- Taxis available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses
- Taxi: Available
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking area available for motorbikes and cars
- Local food stalls and small restaurants
- Taxis available at station entrance
- Ground level access, no stairs
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local buses to Ninh Binh city
- Taxi: Available
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking available for cars and motorbikes
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Taxis readily available at terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local buses to Hanoi, Nam Dinh
- Taxi: Available
- 06:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Small local food stalls and vendors near the station
- Available at the station entrance
- Ground level access
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local buses to Lao Cai and surrounding areas
- 06:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Small food stalls and vendors near the station
- Available at station entrance
- Ground level access
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local minibuses
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