The distance between Hội An and Sa Pa is around 952km (592 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 20m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Hội An to Sa Pa by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sa Pa → Hội An if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Danang (DAD) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa.
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Take the bus to 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue then Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Office and then to Sapa.
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Take the train to Ha Noi and then to Sapa Lao Cai.
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There are several options for getting from Hội An to Sa Pa by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ₫912,365 ($39) and will take around 22h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,450,430 ($62).
The distance between Hội An and Sa Pa is around 952km (592 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 859km (533 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Hội An and Sa Pa by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hội An to Sa Pa is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₫1,450,430 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Hội An and Sa Pa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ₫912,365 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hội An and Sa Pa. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hội An to Sa Pa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tra Kieu, Ha Noi and Sapa Lao Cai. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 3h.
Vietnam Railways run train services between Hội An and Sa Pa. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Hội An and Sa Pa. It typically takes around 22h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Hội An to Sa Pa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 11 Nguyen Cong Tru st Hue, Hue - Sinh Tourist Office and Ha Noi - Sinh Tourist Office. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 22h 20m.
Hoi An express, The Sinh Tourist, Sao Viet, Hoang Long, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport and Sapa Express run regular bus services between Hội An and Sa Pa. Buses run twice daily and take around 22h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hội An to Sa Pa. We recommend that you fly from Danang (DAD) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa. instead which will take 7h 20m.
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 Hội An and Sa Pa. The distance is around 1,087km (675 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hội An to Sa Pa is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ₫1,450,430 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 2 similar | 7h 20m | ₫1,450,430($62) | every 3 hours | 952km (592 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 9h 45m | ₫1,918,310($82) | twice daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 25m | ₫2,269,220($95) | once daily | 1,102km (685 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 22h 20m | ₫912,365($39) | twice daily | 1,109km (689 miles) |
Bus via Ninh Binh | 1 day 1h | ₫1,380,245($59) | once daily | 1,174km (730 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | ₫1,169,700($50) | twice a week | 1,179km (732 miles) |
Drive | 14h 20m | ₫1,941,700($83) | on demand | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
The Sinh Tourist
Hoang Long
Ninh Binh Excursion Transport
Vietjet Air
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietnam Railways
The following major airports near Sa Pa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.