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Pick-up Location:
5 Tran Nguyen Han Street, Hanoi Old Quarter
419 Giai Phong Street, Hanoi
Noi Bai Airport
Quick answer: Inter Bus Lines runs the Love Cabin bus between Hanoi and Sapa: private curtained pods, a single for $17 or a double for $27. That double is the cheapest private cabin on the route at $13.50 a person. Three departure clusters a day (around 06:00, 13:00, 21:30) from the Old Quarter, Giai Phong or Noi Bai Airport; 5.5–6 hours, no payment fees, no hidden costs.
Overview
Inter Bus Lines built its name on one idea: the Love Cabin — a curtained double pod for two, on a themed bus, at a price nobody else matches. A double is $27 for two people; a single upper pod is $17. It’s the bus we suggest to couples on a budget, and the reason most bookings on this page are doubles.
What you give up: only three departure clusters a day, no toilet on board, no massage berths, and buses from 2019–2022 rather than the newest fleets. What you keep: a real double berth with a curtain, Wi-Fi, blankets, USB charging, and pickup at three points including Noi Bai Airport.
Amenities on board
Air-conditioning
WIFI
Professional and experienced driver
Water
Blankets & Pillow
USB charging port
Cabin Seat Map & Size
Which cabin?
Other info
Cabin Dimensions: Both Single and Double cabins share the same size: 110cm x 180cm.
Capacity & Layout: Single cabins are for 1 passenger, while Double cabins accommodate 2 passengers. Singles are on the upper deck, doubles on the lower deck.
Double Cabin — lower deck, $27 for two: one 110×180cm berth behind a curtain; $13.50 each, the cheapest way for a couple to get a private cabin to Sapa. Single Cabin — upper deck, $17: your own pod, ladder to climb.
Traveling solo? You can also book a double for yourself if you want the space.
Pick-up Location:
- 5 Tran Nguyen Han street, Hanoi Old Quarter
- 419 Giai Phong Street, Hanoi
- Noi Bai Airport
Arrival: 436 Dien Bien Phu street, Sapa
Why Choose Inter Bus Lines?
The cheapest double cabin on the route: $27 for two behind a curtain — Sao Viet, HK and G8 charge $30–33 for theirs, and Inter’s own list price is higher. Three pickup points: 5 Tran Nguyen Han in the Old Quarter, 419 Giai Phong, or Noi Bai Airport — flying in, you skip the ride into town. The themed buses: Valentine colours, Love Lion decals; you’ll either love the photos or politely ignore them.
The trade-offs: three departure clusters, not hourly like HK; no toilet (only Sao Viet has one); no massage berths. And two adults share about 110cm of width, so bigger couples may prefer two singles.
Weighing Inter against the other cabin buses? See the full comparison → — or our Inter Bus Lines review for the ride itself.
Schedule & Departures
| Direction | Departure clusters (daily) |
|---|---|
| Hanoi → Sapa | 06:00 · 13:00 · 21:30 |
| Sapa → Hanoi | Same three clusters — morning, early afternoon, evening; exact time confirmed by WhatsApp after booking |
Inter’s staff call or message you the day before with your exact pickup time and point; pickups run 15–20 minutes apart. Around 5.5–6 hours to Inter’s Sapa office at 436 Dien Bien Phu. Roadwork note (August 2026): parts of the Hanoi–Lao Cai expressway are being repaired, so allow up to an hour more for now.
Itinerary
Way from Hanoi to Sapa
Arrival:
Way from Sapa to Hanoi
Confirmation
- You will receive confirmation of your booking’s availability within 1 business day.
- If you do not receive an email from us, please check your Spam folder or notify us via Email / WhatsApp.
Additional Info
Luggage Allowance
- One standard suitcase and one handbag per person; no single bag over 50 kg.
- Oversized items — tell us when booking so Inter can confirm space.
Seat type
- You choose the class when booking — single on the upper deck, double on the lower deck; and our team picks the best available pod — your exact pod number is sent right after payment, groups kept together.
Other
- Children under 5 travel free sharing a double cabin with a parent; in a single cabin Inter charges 200,000₫ per child per way for bed-sharing; from 5 up, full fare.
- Pickup: expect 10–15 minutes of delay while the bus collects other passengers; be at your point 15–20 minutes early. Cabins are 180 × 110 cm — comfortable up to about 175 cm tall.
- Passengers are not permitted to eat any food on board.
- Shoes off when boarding; water and blankets provided; no toilet on board (two rest stops).
FAQs
How long is the journey from Hanoi to Sapa?
The journey typically takes around 5.5 to 6 hours, depending on traffic and weather conditions.
Is the Love Cabin Bus suitable for solo travelers?
Yes, solo travelers can book a cabin for themselves, though the bus is designed for double occupancy.
Can I choose my cabin position?
You choose the class — upper single or lower double — when booking; our team picks the best available pod and sends you the number right after payment; groups are kept together.
Is there a toilet on board?
No, there is no onboard toilet. However, the bus also makes regular rest stops along the way.
Are food and drinks provided on the bus?
Yes — choose Noi Bai Airport as your pickup point; Inter’s team messages you the meeting point and time the day before. It’s one of the few cabin buses that collects at the airport as well as the Old Quarter.
Can I be picked up at Noi Bai Airport?
Complimentary bottled water; Wi-Fi, blankets and USB charging are in every cabin. There is no toilet on board — the bus stops twice on the 5.5–6 hour run.
Is the double cabin big enough for two?
It’s a real double berth, about 110×180cm behind a curtain — fine for most couples and cheaper than two singles ($27 vs $34). If either of you is tall or broad, two upper singles give more elbow room for $7 more.
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Ralph W.R –
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Vincent Phua –
Great, fast and super friendly communication. Everything was just as we imagined, or even better. Highly recommended ❤️
Chelsea Rogers –
We took a round-trip sleeper bus with Sa Pa Nomad. The staff were very kind and friendly, always checking on us during the journey from Hanoi to Sa Pa and back. Excellent service — highly recommended! ????
Jack Tan –
Staffs were helpful when i’m asking for reschedule. Sleeper bus they provide is clean, comfortable and come on time. Recommended if youre looking for bus from and to Sapa
Dr. Leone Baptiste –
Booked for sleeper bus through them Ms Thao was helpful and contacted us on the regular reminding us and checking if everything okay great service
Michelle Yamsuan –
Great service to use when travelling between the cities of Vietnam.
The customer service was great – Ms Thao responded promptly to all my questions which helped allot.