The cheapest and fastest buses from Sa Pa to Ha Long
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
8 h 13 m
Average duration
8 h 33 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sa Pa to Ha Long is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sa Pa to Ha Long will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sa Pa for Ha Long on Thu, May 28, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct buses cover the 368 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 13 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest buses will take 8 h 52 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.
1:00 AM8h13Sa Pa9:13 AMHa Long$191One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM8h52Sa Pa5:52 PMHa Long$211One-way0 transfers
1:00 AM8h13Sa Pa9:13 AMHa Long$191One-way0 transfers
9:00 AM8h52Sa Pa5:52 PMHa Long$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Sa Pa to Ha Long
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sa Pa to Ha Long among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 228 miles (368 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 34m Average total duration Fastest 8h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $21 (€17) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€42). The journey takes 8h 4m versus 7h 7m 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, SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD, Phúc Xuyên, The New Way.
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.
Sa Pa to Ha Long Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:13AM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 12:13PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 04:13PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:52PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Green Bus (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:13PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:13PM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:52PM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:52AM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 12:13AM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Phúc Xuyên | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:13AM | Duration 8h13 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Green Bus (Quảng Ninh) | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator The New Way | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Kết Đoàn Travel | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:52AM | Duration 8h52 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator HK BUSLINES | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Sa Pa to Ha Long bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sa Pa to Ha Long buses for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Phúc Xuyên | 11:00 AM Sa Pa | 8h13 | 7:13 PM Ha Long | 0 transfersDirect | |
HK BUSLINES | 11:30 AM Sa Pa | 8h15 | 7:45 PM Ha Long | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | 4:00 PM Sa Pa, 492 Dien Bien Phu St (Group Tour Office) | 8h52 | 12:52 AM Ha Long, Bai Chay Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Phúc Xuyên | 8:00 PM Sa Pa | 8h13 | 4:13 AM Ha Long | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kết Đoàn Travel | 9:30 PM Sa Pa | 8h00 | 5:30 AM Ha Long | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD | 10:00 PM Sa Pa, 492 Dien Bien Phu St (Group Tour Office) | 8h52 | 6:52 AM Ha Long, Bai Chay Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Sa Pa | 8h13 | 9:13 AM Ha Long | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sa Pa to Ha Long
Buses from Sa Pa to Ha Long run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 228 miles (368 km) distance in 8h 13m.
Distance 228 miles (368 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 13m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: HK BUSLINES, SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD, Phúc Xuyên, The New Way, Kết Đoàn Travel from Sa Pa to Ha LongYou can travel by bus between Sa Pa to Ha Long with HK BUSLINES, SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD, Phúc Xuyên, The New Way, Kết Đoàn Travel for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
HK BUSLINES
Kết Đoàn Travel
Phúc Xuyên
SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD
The New Way
FAQs: Bus from Sa Pa to Ha Long
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sa Pa to Ha Long 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 Ha Long, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- HK BUSLINES
- Wheelchair accessible buses available on most routes
- Phúc Xuyên
- Cancellation and refund policies vary depending on the fare type and time of cancellation
- check the policy details on the booking website.
- HK BUSLINES
- One piece of luggage up to 20kg
- Phúc Xuyên
- One standard-sized luggage (70x50x30 cm) and one small handbag are allowed per passenger.
- SAPA ETHNIC TRAVEL CO.LTD
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- HK BUSLINES
- Additional luggage charged per piece
- Kết Đoàn Travel
- Additional fee for extra luggage
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Sa Pa to Ha Long
- 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
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Free parking for motorcycles and cars
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City buses, Tourist buses
- Taxi: Available
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