How far is Hanoi from Sa Pa?

The distance between Hanoi and Sa Pa is approximately 253 km (157 miles).

Bus from Hanoi to Sa Pa starting at $17 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hanoi to Sa Pa on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Hanoi Hoang Quoc Viet Bus Stop	6h	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport	5h 20m	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Hanoi Tran Nguyen Han	7h	12:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Hanoi Hoang Quoc Viet Bus Stop	6h	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Hanoi Tran Nguyen Han	7h	12:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu	No tags

Next departures for Hanoi to Sa Pa on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30am	Hanoi Hoang Quoc Viet Bus Stop	6h	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	Cheapest
Bus	8:10am	Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport	5h 20m	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Hanoi Tran Nguyen Han	7h	12:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Hanoi Hoang Quoc Viet Bus Stop	6h	1:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu - Sapa Cosy Hotel	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Hanoi Tran Nguyen Han	7h	12:30pm	Sapa Dien Bien Phu	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:52 AM +07.

Get from Hanoi to Sa Pa

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours, and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

6hAverage Duration

237 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hanoi to Sa Pa by bus

How far is Hanoi from Sa Pa?
The distance between Hanoi and Sa Pa is approximately 253 km (157 miles).

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$17

11-15

$17

Today

$18

11-17

$18

11-18

$17

11-19

No data

11-20

$17

11-21

$19

The cheapest trip from Hanoi to Sa Pa was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hanoi to Sa Pa, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $47 for a bus ticket from Hanoi to Sa Pa based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Inter Bus Lines will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.