How to travel from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa, Vietnam

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa is around 776km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Sa PaHang Sơn Đoòng Cave if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,362,795($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi and then to Sapa.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,239,880($53)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Sapa Lao Cai.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,871,520($80)
Operated by

Vietnam Railways

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Sapa.

  • Duration16h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫2,011,885($86)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Sapa.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Distance813km (505 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa

There are several options for getting from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫1,122,910 ($48) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,362,795 ($100).

The distance between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa is around 776km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 14h 55m to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx ₫2,362,795 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,122,910 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa. It typically takes around 19h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Minh Le, Ha Noi and Sapa Lao Cai. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 19h 55m.

Vietnam Railways run train services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 19h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phong Nha Ke Bang and Hanoi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.

Hung Thanh, Sapa Express, Queen Cafe and Inter Bus Lines run regular bus services between Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa. We recommend that you fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Sa Pa is Dien Bien Airport (DIN) (DIN) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Sa Pa. Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) (HAN) and Bai Thuong Airport (THD) (THD) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave and Sa Pa. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 55m and will usually cost around ₫1,239,880 ($53).

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Transport options from Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave to Sa Pa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
7hrs
₫2,362,795($100)
every 3 hours776km (482 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 55m
₫1,239,880($53)
once daily819km (509 miles)
Bus via Hanoi Queen Cafe16h 15m
₫1,122,910($48)
once daily821km (510 miles)
Train
19h 55m
₫1,871,520($80)
twice a week875km (544 miles)
Train and Bus
16h 35m
₫2,011,885($86)
once daily872km (542 miles)
Drive
10h 25m
₫1,450,430($62)
on demand813km (505 miles)

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Airports near Sa Pa

The following major airports near Sa Pa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.

DIN
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Sa Pa
HAN
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
International Airport
Distance
238km (148 miles) from Sa Pa
THD
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
Domestic Airport
Distance
319km (198 miles) from Sa Pa