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Sapa's proximity to the border region makes it a possible first or last stop for travellers crossing between Vietnam and China

The gateway to Sapa is Lao Cai, 38km away on the Chinese border. Minibuses make the trip (about 1hours), but do not run on any particular schedule. However, the minibuses do wait in Lao Cai station for the train which arrives from Hanoi.

 

From Hanoi to Sapa:

The total distance between Hanoi and Sapa is 380km

Hanoi  to Laocai = ~348km

Laocai to Sapa = ~32km

By train :  take around 9 or 10 hours

Day train : only hard seats Cost : ~ US$ 10

Night train :   soft berths with AC  ( 4 berths / 1cabin) Cost : US $25

                         Victoria and Vip Royal train are high standard Cost : from US$ 40 up US$ 270

By Local Bus:  take  12hours  cost : ~ US$10

 

Sapa to Laocai

The price for the minibus averages about US$3 per Person from Laocai to Sapa

Private car/bus Cost : ~ US$ 25