Luang Prabang to Sapa
This page brings together schedules and prices for traveling between Luang Prabang and Sapa using combined or bus.
Travel options for Luang Prabang to Sapa
The quickest and most affordable way to get from Luang Prabang to Sapa is by a combined for 1350838 LAK, taking only 17 hours.
Combined from Luang Prabang to Sapa
For a combined transport route between Luang Prabang and Sapa, departures are available from multiple stations, including Luang Prabang Railway Station, Dream 1985 Hotel, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Museum Inn and Travel and others with fares starting at 1,350,838 LAK. Expect to reach 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, Sapa Night Market or Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai after roughly 17 hours. Plan ahead and secure your trip explore van options.
Prices: 1,350,838 LAK
Duration: 17h – 19h ⏱
Bus from Luang Prabang to Sapa
Taking a bus from Luang Prabang to Sapa offers multiple departure options from Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse or Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw, with the day’s first bus leaving at 07:30. The ride lasts approximately 18 hours and will drop you off at 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa or Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai, with tickets available from 1,629,791 LAK. Plan ahead and secure your spot reserve your seat.
Prices: 1,629,791 LAK
Duration: 18h – 20h ⏱
Combined Routes & Schedules from Luang Prabang to Sapa
Traveling between Luang Prabang and Sapa can involve multiple modes of transport, with several boarding and drop-off points to choose from. Depending on which combination of stations or stops you select, the journey usually takes around 17h to 19h. Services run throughout the day from 08:30 to 09:45, and fares start at 1,350,838 to 1,805,210 LAK. Checking the full timetable for Luang Prabang and Sapa allows you to compare all station options, routes and departure times so you can plan the combination that best fits your schedule.
Cheapest Combined Luang Prabang to Sapa
1350838 LAK, from Luang Prabang Railway Station to 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, departure at 09:45, duration 18h 15mFastest Combined Luang Prabang to Sapa
1805210 LAK, from Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang to Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai, departure at 08:30, duration 17hCombined Timetable: Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang → Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai
- 08:30 01:30 17h 1805210 LAK
Combined Timetable: Dream 1985 Hotel, Luang Prabang → Sapa Night Market
- 09:00 02:25 17h 25m 1563441 LAK
Combined Timetable: Luang Prabang Museum Inn and Travel → 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa
- 08:30 03:30 19h 1353034 LAK
Combined Timetable: Luang Prabang Railway Station → 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa
- 09:45 04:00 18h 15m 1350838 LAK
Bus Routes & Schedules from Luang Prabang to Sapa
- From Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse, you can take a bus to 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, traveling for about 20h. Services run at 08:00 with fares starting at 1,629,791 LAK.
- Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai is your destination from Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw, with the bus taking around 18h to get there. Departures run at 07:30, and tickets begin at 1,957,050 LAK.
Cheapest Bus Luang Prabang to Sapa
1629791 LAK, from Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse to 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, departure at 08:00, duration 20hFastest Bus Luang Prabang to Sapa
1957050 LAK, from Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw to Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai, departure at 07:30, duration 18hBus Timetable: Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw → Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai
- 07:30 01:30 18h 1957050 LAK
Bus Timetable: Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse → 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa
- 08:00 04:00 20h 1629791 LAK
Frequently Asked Questions Luang Prabang to Sapa
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Luang Prabang to Sapa.
How long does the Luang Prabang to Sapa route usually take?
The Luang Prabang to Sapa trip usually takes about 17 to 19 hours by the combined services listed here, and about 18 to 20 hours by bus. The total time varies because different departures use different pickup and drop-off points.
What is the price range for the Luang Prabang to Sapa route?
Fares for Luang Prabang to Sapa range from about 1,350,838 LAK to 1,957,050 LAK. The combined options are priced lower than the bus services shown, which makes them the cheaper choice on this route.
Which is the cheapest way to travel from Luang Prabang to Sapa?
The cheapest option on the Luang Prabang to Sapa route is the combined service, starting at about 1,350,838 LAK. The bus options cost more, with fares starting at about 1,629,791 LAK.
What is the fastest option for the Luang Prabang to Sapa route?
The fastest listed option for Luang Prabang to Sapa is the combined service from Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang to Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai, which takes about 17 hours. Other combined trips take a little longer, and the bus is slower.
Where do trips from Luang Prabang to Sapa depart and arrive?
Departures for Luang Prabang to Sapa include Luang Prabang Railway Station, Dream 1985 Hotel, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Museum Inn and Travel, and Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang. Arrivals are listed at 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa, Sapa Night Market, and Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai.
How often do Luang Prabang to Sapa services run, and what are the first and last departures?
There is no fixed frequency shown for Luang Prabang to Sapa, so departures are limited. The combined services run from 08:30 to 09:45, while the bus departures are earlier, from 07:30 to 08:00.
What are the bus details for the Luang Prabang to Sapa route?
Bus fares on Luang Prabang to Sapa run from about 1,629,791 LAK to 1,957,050 LAK. The bus takes about 18 to 20 hours and departs from Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse or Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw, arriving at 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa or Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai.
How do the combined Luang Prabang to Sapa services differ from each other?
The combined Luang Prabang to Sapa services vary by pickup point, drop-off point, and duration. They run from Luang Prabang Railway Station, Dream 1985 Hotel, Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang Museum Inn and Travel, or Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang, with trips lasting about 17 to 19 hours.
If I want to book Luang Prabang to Sapa tickets, where should I look?
For Luang Prabang to Sapa reservations, TicketRoutes.com is the place to check. It shows the listed departures, arrival points, and fare ranges for the route in one place.
Which Luang Prabang to Sapa departure is the shortest among the listed combined trips?
Among the combined Luang Prabang to Sapa trips, the shortest listed journey is from Ban Lakkham River View, Luang Prabang to Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai. It takes about 17 hours, while the other combined trips are closer to 17 hours 25 minutes to 19 hours.
Are there direct bus options on the Luang Prabang to Sapa route, and where do they end?
The bus options listed for Luang Prabang to Sapa end at either 296 Duong Dien Bien Phu, Sapa or Sapa Bus Station, Lao Cai. The departures shown are from Nong Khiaw View Guesthouse and Ing Ing Mountain View, Nong Khiaw.
What should I know about the timing of Luang Prabang to Sapa trips?
Luang Prabang to Sapa departures are concentrated in the morning. The combined services leave between 08:30 and 09:45, and the bus departures are between 07:30 and 08:00, so there are only a few scheduled options.
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