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Most people taking the Sapa to Ha Giang bus are heading there to ride the Ha Giang Loop. That means the departure you pick matters: it decides what time you reach Ha Giang, and whether you can start your tour the same day or the next morning. We run four daily departures to cover every option.
Sapa to Ha Giang Bus Schedule & Prices
| Departure | Arrives Ha Giang | Vehicle | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | ~13:00 | 13-seat Limousine | 350,000₫ ($14) | Book → |
| 11:00 | ~17:15 | VIP 24-Cabin Bus | 400,000₫ single 620,000₫ double cabin | Book → |
| 16:00 | ~22:00 | 13-seat Limousine | 350,000₫ ($14) | Book → |
| 22:30 | ~04:30 | VIP 24-Cabin Bus | 400,000₫ single 620,000₫ double cabin | Book → |
All four run daily, year-round. Prices are per person. Arrival times are approximate — mountain roads vary with weather and traffic.
Which Departure Should You Take?
The right one depends on when your Ha Giang Loop tour starts. Most Loop tours leave Ha Giang in the morning, so the goal is usually to arrive the evening before, or overnight.
Morning & midday (07:00, 11:15)
You reach Ha Giang in the afternoon, with the evening free to rest before an early tour start. The most relaxed option, and best if you get motion sick — daytime driving is easier on the stomach.
Afternoon (16:00)
Arrives late evening. Good if you want a full last day in Sapa first. Book a hotel in Ha Giang for the night before your tour.
Night bus (22:30)
Sleep on the bus, arrive around dawn, and start your Loop tour the same morning — saving a night's accommodation. Take a cabin, not the limousine, so you actually sleep. Message us to line up the timing with your tour.
Limousine or Cabin Bus?
13-seat Limousine (07:00, 16:00) — reclining seats, not beds. The cheapest option at 350,000₫, and a smaller, more sociable vehicle. Fine for the daytime runs.
VIP 24-Cabin Bus (11:00, 22:30) — enclosed private cabin with a flat bed, curtain and charging point. The only sensible choice for the 22:30 night bus. Couples can book a double cabin, cheaper per person than two singles.
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
PICK-UP · SAPA
📍 599 Dien Bien Phu, Sapa town
All departures leave from our point at 599 Dien Bien Phu. Tell us your hotel in Sapa town when you book and we will confirm your pick-up time the evening before.
📍 Open in Google MapsDROP-OFF · HA GIANG
📍 HagiangTrips Office
The bus terminates at our office in Ha Giang city, with drop-off at hotels and homestays in town included.
📍 Open in Google MapsRiding the Ha Giang Loop after this?
That is why most people take this bus. If you have not booked the Loop yet, we run it ourselves — small groups, licensed local Easy Riders, border permit and insurance included. We can line up your bus arrival with your tour start.
View Ha Giang Loop Tours →Good to Know
- September to March is peak season. Seats sell out days ahead, especially the cabins. Message us to check availability before fixing your dates.
- Journey time is 6 hours across all four departures. Almost none of it is highway — the road winds through the mountains, so bring tablets if you are prone to motion sickness.
- Shoes come off on the cabin bus. Standard on Vietnamese sleeper buses; a bag is provided.
- One large bag plus hand luggage per person is included.
- Pay by card, no surcharge. We cover the transaction fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a direct bus from Sapa to Ha Giang?
Yes. All four daily departures run direct, with one rest stop. You do not need to route through Hanoi or Lao Cai.
How long is the bus from Sapa to Ha Giang?
Around 6 hours. It is roughly 300km of mountain road, so it takes longer than the distance suggests.
Can I take a night bus from Sapa to Ha Giang?
Yes — the 22:30 VIP cabin bus arrives around dawn, so you can start your Ha Giang Loop tour the same morning and save a night's accommodation.
Do you pick up from my hotel in Sapa?
Departures leave from 599 Dien Bien Phu in Sapa town. Tell us your hotel when booking and we will confirm your pick-up time the evening before.
Questions about timing your bus with a Loop tour? Message us on WhatsApp — we reply within an hour.
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