Transport Helper
General route guidance for common trips. No sign-up needed.
Try common routes like Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) → Hanoi Old Quarter, or leave blank to see all examples.
Transport
Bus / taxi / Grab
Travel time
About 30–45 minutes
Price
Around 9,000₫ (bus)–400,000₫ (taxi)
Transfers
Direct
Bus 86 costs about 9,000 VND. Grab car is 250,000–400,000 VND. Official airport taxis are reliable but more expensive.
Transport
Bus / minivan / private car
Travel time
About 2.5–3.5 hours
Price
Around 250,000₫–500,000₫
Transfers
Direct
Many cruise operators include transport from Hanoi. Limousine vans are comfortable and popular.
Transport
Flight / overnight train
Travel time
About 2 hours (flight) / 30+ hours (train)
Price
Around 1,500,000₫ (flight)–1,600,000₫ (train sleeper)
Transfers
Direct
Flying is strongly recommended. The Reunification Express train is scenic but takes over 30 hours.
Transport
Taxi / Grab / bus
Travel time
About 30–45 minutes
Price
Around 200,000₫–400,000₫
Transfers
Direct
Grab is the easiest option. Local buses are cheaper but less convenient.
Transport
Overnight train + bus
Travel time
About 8 hours
Price
Around 600,000₫–1,200,000₫
Transfers
1
Take the overnight train to Lao Cai, then a 1-hour bus/van to Sapa town. Luxury sleeper trains are available.
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