Bang Phan Bus Overview

Bang Phan is the biggest name on the Hanoi–Ha Giang road — a Ha Giang-based operator running Royal Cabin class buses (the premium sleeper-cabin tier several Vietnamese operators use) with private lie-flat berths (90×180cm), singles on the upper deck and doubles below. The run takes around 6 hours (traffic depending), and the night departures put you in Ha Giang ready for an early Ha Giang Loop start.

We confirm every booking directly with Bang Phan and send your e-ticket by email. Pickup is from Old Quarter hotels or their office at 156 Tran Quang Khai; in Ha Giang, they drop at hotels around the city or their office at 100 Tran Phu.

Amenities on board

Air-conditioning

Charger & WIFI

Professional and experienced driver

Water

Blankets & Pillow

Cabin Seat Map & Size

Cabin Location

11 to 12 double cabins
on the lower deck

11 to 12 single cabins
on the upper deck

Both Double and Single Cabins have the same dimensions
90 x 180 cm

Other info

• Pick-up Location: Hotel lobby in Old Quarter or meeting point Bang Phan Bus office (156 Tran Quang Khai street)
• Arrival: Hotel around Ha Giang City or Bang Phan Bus Office (100 Tran Phu street)
• Each bus carries 22 or 24 cabins in total, depending on the vehicle assigned.

Schedule & Departures

Around 6 hours each way with 1–2 rest stops, traffic depending. The 20:30 night bus from Hanoi is the Ha Giang Loop classic — it reaches Ha Giang around 2:30–3:00 AM, so most riders check into their hostel for a nap before the morning Loop start.

Itinerary

Way from Hanoi to Ha Giang

Pick-up Location:

Hotel lobby in Old Quarter or meeting point Bang Phan Bus office (156 Tran Quang Khai street)

Arrival:

Hotel around Ha Giang City or Bang Phan Bus Office (100 Tran Phu street)

*The bus can also drop by Noi Bai Office for pickup passenger

Way from Ha Giang to Hanoi

Pick-up Location:

Hotel around Ha Giang City or Bang Phan Bus Office (100 Tran Phu street)

Arrival:

Hotel lobby in Old Quarter or meeting point Bang Phan Bus office (156 Tran Quang Khai street)

*The bus can also drop by Noi Bai Office for passenger who want to go to Airport

Why Choose Bang Phan Bus?

The Ha Giang specialist: Bang Phan is based in Ha Giang and runs this corridor as its home turf — the biggest operator on the route. Night buses both ways: the 20:30 from Hanoi reaches Ha Giang around 2:30–3:00 AM — sleep on the road, nap at your hostel, start the Ha Giang Loop at dawn. Royal Cabin comfort: private lie-flat berths with curtains — not reclining seats — for the roughly 6-hour mountain run.

The trade-offs: no onboard toilet (1–2 rest stops instead), luggage tops out at 20kg — and if you’re starting from Sapa instead of Hanoi, Bang Phan runs that route too: see our Bang Phan review (Sapa – Ha Giang).

Additional Info

Luggage Allowance

• Each passenger is allowed to bring up to 20kg of luggage.
• Additionally, passengers can carry one small handbag weighing around 5kg.

Seat Type

Two cabin classes: Single Cabins ($22) run along the upper deck — your own berth with a curtain. Double Cabins ($30) sit on the lower deck — one 90×180cm berth for two, $15 each for couples. You choose the exact class when booking.

Other Information

• Children aged 0 to 4 can travel for free, provided they share a seat with their parents.
• Eating or bringing food on board is not allowed.
• Bang Phan operates multiple buses, all featuring the same design and color scheme.
• The interior of each bus is meticulously cleaned and vacuumed after every trip. Buses are washed daily and undergo monthly maintenance.
• Each cabin is equipped with a leather mattress and pillow, as well as a soft velvet blanket for added comfort.
• Please note that travel time may vary depending on traffic conditions.