How to get from Sapa to Hanoi

By the GoPhuot editors · Updated 15 August 2026

Distance: 253 kmstraight line
Fastest: 5h 30m - 7h 00mby bus
Cheapest: 15 - 30 USDby bus
Ways to go: 2train, bus

All two, side by side

OptionTimePriceDeparts

Train + BusTime8h 30m - 10h 30mPrice20 - 60 USDDepartsDailyRead more
BusTime5h 30m - 7h 00mPrice15 - 30 USDDepartsHourlyRead more

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Train + Bus

Scenic and steady, glide by train from Lao Cai, then finish with a practical road transfer to Hanoi.

1SapaLao Cai Railway Station
Bus1h 00m - 1h 30m2 - 5 USDHourly
2Lao Cai Railway StationHanoi Railway Station
Train7h 00m - 8h 00m15 - 55 USDDaily

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Train · Lao Cai Railway Station → Hanoi Railway Station, sold by 12Go

15 - 55 USD7h 00m - 8h 00mDaily

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Bus

Fast and comfortable, zip from misty Sapa to Hanoi with roomy seats and frequent departures.

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Bus · Sa Pa → Hanoi, sold by 12Go

15 - 30 USD5h 30m - 7h 00mHourly

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Now that you’re there

What to do in Hanoi

HanoiVietnam

Vietnam's thousand-year-old capital where the ancient Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, French colonial architecture, and vibrant street food culture blend seamlessly.

10 attractions10 local dishes4 things to doOpen the Hanoi guide

Sapa, before you leave — What to eat and see at the start of the routeCity guide

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