How to travel from My Tho to Sa Pa, Vietnam
The distance between My Tho and Sa Pa is around 1,535km (954 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from My Tho to Sa Pa by taxi, 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 → My Tho if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then fly from Tan Son Nhat (SGN) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa.
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost₫2,362,795($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and then to Sapa.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,362,795($100)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay then take the train to Ha Noi then take the bus to Sapa.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost₫1,754,550($75)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between My Tho and Sa Pa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from My Tho to Sa Pa by taxi, plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ₫1,754,550 ($75) and will take around 1 day 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫4,234,315 ($180).
The distance between My Tho and Sa Pa is around 1,535km (954 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,358km (844 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from My Tho and Sa Pa by taxi, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from My Tho to Sa Pa is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx ₫4,234,315 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between My Tho and Sa Pa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,754,550 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between My Tho and Sa Pa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa. instead which will take 8h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from My Tho and Sa Pa. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from My Tho to Sa Pa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dong Tam Tien Giang, Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station and Hanoi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.
FUTA Bus Lines, Hoang Long, Mai Linh Express, Sapa Express, Hung Thanh and Ha Son Hai Van run regular bus services between My Tho and Sa Pa. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 18h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from My Tho to Sa Pa. We recommend that you take a taxi to Can Tho (VCA) then fly from Can Tho (VCA) to Noi Bai International (HAN) then take the bus to Sapa. instead which will take 8h 50m.
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 My Tho and Sa Pa. The distance is around 1,895km (1,178 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from My Tho to Sa Pa is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around ₫4,234,315 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween My Tho and Sa Pa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 9h 35m | ₫2,362,795($100) | every 3 hours | 1,535km (954 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Bus | 8h 50m | ₫4,234,315($180) | every 3 hours | 1,648km (1,024 miles) |
| Bus, Taxi and Plane | 11h 55m | ₫3,415,525($145) | every 3 hours | 1,772km (1,101 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 18h | ₫2,362,795($100) | twice daily | 2,117km (1,316 miles) |
| Bus via Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay | 2 days 1h | ₫2,082,065($89) | once daily | 2,259km (1,404 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 14h | ₫1,754,550($75) | 5 times a day | 2,134km (1,326 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | ₫3,368,735($145) | on demand | 1,895km (1,178 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between My Tho and Sa Pa
Bus companies
FUTA Bus Lines
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
Hoang Long
Mai Linh Express
Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietnam Airlines
Vietjet Air
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Sa Pa
The following major airports near Sa Pa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Dien Bien Airport (DIN)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Sa Pa
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
- Distance
- 238km (148 miles) from Sa Pa
Bai Thuong Airport (THD)
- Distance
- 319km (198 miles) from Sa Pa