How to travel from Sa Pa to Can Tho, Vietnam
The distance between Sa Pa and Can Tho is around 1,546km (960 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Sa Pa to Can Tho by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Can Tho → Sa Pa if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Can Tho (VCA).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical cost₫2,479,765($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hanoi then Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and then to Can Tho Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 20h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost₫2,175,640($95)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then take the train to Ho Chi Minh City then take the bus to Can Tho Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 16h
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost₫1,567,400($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sa Pa and Can Tho
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sa Pa to Can Tho by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ₫1,286,670 ($55) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫2,479,765 ($105).
The distance between Sa Pa and Can Tho is around 1,546km (960 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,382km (858 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Sa Pa and Can Tho by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sa Pa to Can Tho is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx ₫2,479,765 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Sa Pa and Can Tho, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ₫1,286,670 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sa Pa and Can Tho. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Can Tho (VCA). instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sa Pa and Can Tho. It typically takes around 1 day 20h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sa Pa to Can Tho. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi, Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong and Ho Chi Minh Mien Tay. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 20h.
Sapa Express, Hoang Long, Mai Linh Express, FUTA Bus Lines, Vu Linh, Ha Son Hai Van and Hung Thanh run regular bus services between Sa Pa and Can Tho. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 20h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sa Pa to Can Tho. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Can Tho (VCA). instead which will take 7h 20m.
The closest major airport to Can Tho is Can Tho International Airport (VCA) (VCA) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Can Tho. Rach Gia Airport (VKG) (VKG) and Ca Mau Airport (CAH) (CAH) 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 Sa Pa and Can Tho. The distance is around 1,987km (1,235 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sa Pa to Can Tho is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around ₫2,479,765 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sa Pa and Can Tho
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 20m | ₫2,479,765($105) | every 3 hours | 1,546km (960 miles) |
| Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane | 11h 40m | ₫2,643,520($115) | every 3 hours | 1,624km (1,009 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 9hrs | ₫5,754,925($245) | every 3 hours | 1,658km (1,030 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 20h | ₫2,175,640($95) | twice daily | 2,232km (1,387 miles) |
| Bus via My Dinh bus station | 2 days 3h | ₫1,894,915($81) | once daily | 2,372km (1,474 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 1 day 16h | ₫1,567,400($67) | 5 times a day | 2,229km (1,385 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 1 day 20h | ₫1,286,670($55) | twice a week | 2,227km (1,384 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | ₫3,532,495($150) | on demand | 1,987km (1,235 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sa Pa and Can Tho
Bus companies
Sao Viet
Inter Bus Lines
FUTA Bus Lines
Vu Linh
Sapa Express
Airlines
Vietnam Airlines
Bamboo Airways
Vietjet Air
Train operators
Vietnam Railways
Airports near Can Tho
The following major airports near Can Tho offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Vietnam and internationally.
Can Tho International Airport (VCA)
- Distance
- 2km (1 miles) from Can Tho
Rach Gia Airport (VKG)
- Distance
- 68km (42 miles) from Can Tho
Ca Mau Airport (CAH)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Can Tho