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.
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 Pa → Hang Sơn Đoòng Cave if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Dong Hoi (VDH) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa.
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Take the bus to Hanoi and then to Sapa.
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Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Sapa Lao Cai.
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Take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Sapa.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 7hrs | ₫2,362,795($100) | every 3 hours | 776km (482 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 14h 55m | ₫1,239,880($53) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
Bus via Hanoi Queen Cafe | 16h 15m | ₫1,122,910($48) | once daily | 821km (510 miles) |
Train | 19h 55m | ₫1,871,520($80) | twice a week | 875km (544 miles) |
Train and Bus | 16h 35m | ₫2,011,885($86) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Drive | 10h 25m | ₫1,450,430($62) | on demand | 813km (505 miles) |
Hung Thanh
Sapa Express
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
Queen Cafe
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Sa Pa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.