How to travel from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi, Vietnam

The distance between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi is around 1,054km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Quảng NgãiSa Pa if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tamky (VCL).

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,801,340($77)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh then Da Nang and then to Quang Ngai.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ₫1,450,430($62)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Quảng Ngãi.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Distance1,205km (749 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi

There are several options for getting from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi by bus, plane, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ₫1,450,430 ($62) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₫1,801,340 ($77).

The distance between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi is around 1,054km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 964km (599 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 15h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx ₫1,801,340 ($77).

The cheapest way to travel between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ₫1,450,430 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tamky (VCL). instead which will take 7h 15m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hanoi Airport, Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh, Da Nang and Quang Ngai. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 1h.

Sao Viet, Ninh Binh Excursion Transport, Hoang Long and Phuong Trang run regular bus services between Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 1h 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 Quảng Ngãi. We recommend that you take the bus to Hanoi Airport then fly from Noi Bai International (HAN) to Tamky (VCL). instead which will take 7h 15m.

The closest major airport to Quảng Ngãi is Chu Lai Airport (VCL) (VCL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi. Phu Cat Airport (UIH) (UIH) and Pleiku Airport (PXU) (PXU) 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 Quảng Ngãi. The distance is around 1,205km (749 miles) by road and it will take around 15h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around ₫1,801,340 ($77).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Sa Pa and Quảng Ngãi

Transport options from Sa Pa to Quảng Ngãi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
7h 15m
₫1,801,340($77)
every 20 mins1,054km (655 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train8h 55m
₫1,450,430($62)
every 4 hours1,066km (662 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and train9h 55m
₫3,181,585($135)
every 4 hours1,365km (848 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi10h 10m
₫5,778,320($245)
every 30 mins1,363km (847 miles)
Bus to Hanoi Airport, plane and train12hrs
₫1,824,730($78)
every 20 mins1,126km (700 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
₫1,450,430($62)
once daily1,233km (766 miles)
Drive
15h 20m
₫3,275,160($140)
on demand1,205km (749 miles)

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Airports near Quảng Ngãi

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

VCL
Chu Lai Airport (VCL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
UIH
Phu Cat Airport (UIH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Quảng Ngãi
PXU
Pleiku Airport (PXU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
128km (79 miles) from Quảng Ngãi