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Looking for the bus Hanoi to Sapa? Sleeper buses leave roughly every hour, day and night, take 6–7 hours, and cost from $17 one-way. We book every operator on this route ourselves, so the prices and cabins below are the ones we sell every day; compare them to pick the right cabin and bus.
Bus Hanoi to Sapa: Compare Every Operator
Every operator runs the same cabin layout: a Single Cabin (one berth, upper or lower) or a larger Double Cabin for two. What really differs is price, departures, whether there’s a toilet onboard, and the perks:
| Bus Company | Single (from) | Double (from) | Toilet | Departures | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Viet Bus ⭐ | $18 | $30 | ✅ Yes | Very frequent, day & night | Only bus with a toilet; fastest |
| HK Open Tour | $19.50 | $33 | ❌ No | Very frequent, day & night | Most popular; Old Quarter hotel pickup |
| S-Trip Open Tour | $18 | $30 | ❌ No | Frequent, day & night | Newest 2026 fleet |
| G8 Sapa Open Tour | $19.50 | $33 | ❌ No | Several daily, incl. night | Free transfer + onboard massage |
| Futa Ha Son | $17 | $28 | ❌ No | A few daily, incl. late night | Trusted, attentive service |
| Sapa Group Bus | $17.50 | $27 | ❌ No | Limited (morning + night) | Punctual, roomy Skybus cabins |
| Inter Bus Lines | $17 | $27 | ❌ No | Limited, a few daily | Couples (Love Cabin) |
Which Bus Should You Book?
- Want a toilet onboard? Book Sao Viet: the only bus with one, with frequent departures and the fastest run (5.5–6 h). Our top pick for an overnight trip.
- Most popular? HK Open Tour: 24 VIP cabins, the bus most international travelers book, with free Old Quarter hotel pickup.
- Newest buses? S-Trip runs the newest 2026 cabin fleet on this route.
- Flying in? The Airport Bus is the same Sao Viet bus (toilet onboard) leaving straight from Noi Bai, so you skip the transfer into Hanoi.
Why Book With Sapa Nomad
- A licensed local operator. Sapa Nomad is run by LIM Travel Company Limited (business reg. / tax code 0109215229; international tour operator licence 01-2452/2023), with an office at 536 Dien Bien Phu, Sapa.
- Real human support. If something goes wrong on travel day, message our Sapa team on WhatsApp and a person sorts it out, not a bot.
- Booked direct and confirmed. You get confirmation by WhatsApp and email, usually within 6 hours, and can reschedule if your plans change.
→ Want full timetables, exact travel time and what each cabin is like onboard? See our Hanoi to Sapa sleeper bus guide.
Booking FAQ
How do pickup and drop-off work?
Most operators pick up from a central point in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. HK Open Tour and G8 also collect you free from your Old Quarter hotel. In Sapa, every bus arrives at its town office. Sao Viet, HK, S-Trip, G8 and Futa then shuttle you free to your central-Sapa hotel, and collect you there for the trip back. Flying in? Some buses leave straight from Noi Bai. Your exact points are on your confirmation.
Can I book my Hanoi to Sapa bus online?
Yes. Pick a bus above, then choose your cabin and date and pay securely on its page. You’ll get confirmation by WhatsApp and email, usually within 6 hours.
Which is the cheapest sleeper bus to Sapa?
Futa Ha Son and Inter Bus Lines start from $17 one-way for a single cabin. Sao Viet (from $18) costs about a dollar more but is the only one with an onboard toilet.
Last verified: June 2026 · ✓ Verified by Sapa Nomad Team