You are in Hanoi and want to travel to Sapa, or simply visit friends and relatives, but you do not know how to get to Sapa? Below is some advice for you to get to Sapa from Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai Airport).
Sapa, Lao Cai is an ideal destination in the North for those who love mountain, forest nature and want to experience the exotic wildness of the Northwest. Choosing the most suitable means of transport is an important step for your trip's best experience. So if you are in Hanoi Airport (Noi Bai Airport), how to get to Sapa conveniently and suitably?
Distance from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Distance from Hanoi Airport to Sapa
Sapa is about 285 kilometers from Noi Bai Airport. It takes about 4.2 hours to go from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa. Noi Bai - Lao Cai is one of the key routes in the North of Vietnam, so there are a lot of options for tourists in choosing means of transport. However, tourists need to be careful in considering prices, types of vehicles, and departure time.
Noi Bai Airport To Sapa Travel Map
How to travel from Hanoi airport to Sapa
Hanoi Airport to Sapa by bus
A lot of tourists choose to go by bus because of its convenience and suitable prices. You can take a bus at Noi Bai intersection where there are Noi Bai – Lao Cai sleeper buses running continuously day and night.
You can consider picking up a suitable bus depending on your travel demand. Most sleeper buses in Hanoi Airport go from 20 to 25 trips per day, departing from 06:00 to 23:00. The average price of traveling by bus is from US $16 per ticket.
Local bus from Noi Bai airport to Sapa
Here are several brands you can choose for Noi Bai Airport - Sapa transfers:
| ANBASCO | Departure time: 08:00, 15:00, 23:00, 23:45 Price: From US $16 /person Contact: (+84) 936318736 |
| SAPA GROUP BUS | Departure time: 22:00 Price: From US $16 /person Contact: 0926112611 |
Hanoi Airport to Sapa by Limousine
Apart from taking a bus from Noi Bai to Sapa, tourists can also consider going by a 9-seat or 11-seat limousine. The average price of a limousine to Sapa is from US $18. You should ask for the departure time to choose the suitable one for your plan.
Limousine bus from Noi Bai Airport to Sapa
| SAODIEU.VN | Departure time: 06:30, 07:30, 08:00, 15:30, 17:30, 20:30, 22:30,... depending on each bus type Price: From US $90 - 200 /transfer for 4 - 9 people Contact: 02471002020 |
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Self-drive Car Rental
The distance from Noi Bai Airport to Lao Cai is quite long, so it is not easy to self-driving. However, when the Hanoi – Lao Cai expressway is open, travel becomes more convenient. Therefore, some people choose to rent a car to drive from Noi Bai to Sapa. This helps you to be more active in traveling. When coming to Sapa, you also have a vehicle to go between the destinations.
However, the price of renting a new car with the ability to run well in a long distance during a long journey is not quite cheap (from US $200 depending on the type of car). Moreover, you may have to deposit money or ask a sponsor to rent a car. Driving constantly on the road is also quite stressful, making it difficult for the driver to enjoy the trip.
Actually, bus and sleeper buses are the most optimal means of transport to get to Sapa from Hanoi Airport. However, there are so many car and bus companies today, which makes it difficult to choose the most suitable one. So, you should search for information about different types of vehicles before going to Sapa to have the best experience for your trip.
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