Facts about the transport from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh
| Cheapest Transport | $199 |
| Fastest Transport | 6h 10m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 12:00 AM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 412 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | VTS |
Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh
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Transportation from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh
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Taxis$ 198.74
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Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews
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Olivier Dnew bus really confortable ....
large very wide berth only 2 berths in the width of the bus...the driver very attentive and drives safely
Bus Lower Single Cabin, HK Open Tour, May 30, 2024
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Caroline Staff at pick up point were not helpful at all, I asked when we arrived if we were still due to leave at 10.30am to which the lady said yes. We didn’t end up leaving until 11.30am with no explanation, we kept having to find staff to ask what was happening and being told “soon, soon”
On the bus the staff also were not friendly, we were given no tickets and had no idea where we should sit and were ignored completely with no eye contact.
My seat did not recline and both mine and my partners usb port did not work.
We did however arrive only a little after our given arrival time and the ride was straight forward once we got on.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, May 4, 2024
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Carolin I booked it really last minute and everything went good. Bus was more or less on time and arrived about an hour early. The "beds" are about 1,7 m long so if your taller it's probably not comfortable... We ended at the right spot.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 14, 2024
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Claudio MFirst things first: we started where we should have, arrived where we should have, both on time, and travelled with the VIP bus that we paid for. Only in between Sapa and Ninh Binh at 2 am we were dropped in the middle of Hanoi for a bus change that arrived 2 hours later. This was not scheduled (or at least not advertised) and the help desk through WhatsApp was basically useless. We just hoped that the second bus would arrive but there were no sign there nor any signal, so it was basically hope for 2 hours.
Bus VIP Cabin 20, Sapa Discovery Travel, Apr 12, 2024
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Felix RBus started 1h late, the crew was not friendly at all and we were making stops so many times.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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Rebecca GDeparture point only took us to another bus terminal where people had already boarded the bus. Booked for 1615 and didn't get taken to the bus terminal until then. Clearly they had overbooked / cancelled buses as there were people for 1600, 1615 and 1700 bus all told to board the same one! Initially they tried to tell us to get into a minivan, I had to re-show them my ticket with the word SLEEPER. Eventually was told to board the sleeper bus, after they prioritised boarding all of the locals who arrived after us, they then tried to put me and my partner in 1 cabin together after doing it to other people. I refused and insisted on 2 given we had paid for 2 tickets. They then allowed us into 2 cabins, and there was even 1 cabin free on the bus and I saw at least 2 cabins doubled up. The assistant on the bus was frankly just rude, and pushed me aside physically twice without saying anything. Did not speak any English and ignored our attempts to communicate with him with Google translate.
Eventually the bus set off about 1hr after schedule and after about 1hr into the journey we stopped and were switched onto another bus. There was no attempt to communicate with us at all, if they had explained from the beginning the whole journey would have been much easier to understand. The new bus driver was much more pleasant and helpful (we asked him on google translate for his number, so our hotel could call him to arrange a taxi for us at the other end, and he kindly obliged, unlike the first driver and assistant who just totally ignored us despite reading the same message. We later stopped for a break at services, along with the original bus - we were told 20min break, 1hr later we were still there as crews from both buses were sat eating food together! Meanwhile all the passengers were back on the bus waiting to go. They also stopped a few times on the way and a few locals got on and were sleeping in the aisle. Unsurprisingly we arrived about 1hr after scheduled time.
Bus VIP 33 Sleeper , Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 27, 2024
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James MArrives at 4am not 7am as expected, if I’d known I would have booked somewhere to sleep at the destination
Bus Sleeper 40, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Mar 25, 2024
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Anne SThe bus was supposed to leave at 21:30, but we already left at 20:56.. We were happy we arrived early. There was a second stop were people got on & they overbooked the bus.. 4 tourists had to lay in de aisle on the ground for a 8 hour trip, instead of the VIP sleeper they booked. Really poor service as well, no body that spoke english and very agressive/irritated men.
Bus VIP 34, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 19, 2024
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Johannes SWe were driven to the Grißen bus in a small van. Everything went really well. The bus just stopped for 30 minutes at some point, which was really annoying.... . Otherwise the bus ride was good and the seats were also good.
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Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 13, 2024
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Emily KOverall good experience. I received the cabins this time which were very comfortable and private. Only points off due to going to a slightly different drop off location.
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 25, 2024
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How to get from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh
Travelling between Sa Pa Lao Cai and Ninh Binh is possible by taxi. At the moment it is the only option available for this route.
How far is Sa Pa Lao Cai from Ninh Binh?
Travelling by land the distance between Sa Pa Lao Cai and Ninh Binh is 412 km while it is about 317 km as the crow flies.
How long does it take to get from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?
Travelling by taxi between Sa Pa Lao Cai and Ninh Binh, expect to spend about 7 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh?
taxi tickets for Sa Pa Lao Cai - Ninh Binh route will set you back about USD 237.63. To ensure the best price, buy tickets in advance.
How many trips per day are there between Sa Pa Lao Cai and Ninh Binh?
Taxi is always an attractive option as you can book a cab to take you from Sapa to Ninh Binh any time of the day.
Useful tips for travelling between Sa Pa Lao Cai and Ninh Binh by taxi
To get from Sa Pa Lao Cai to Ninh Binh your choice is limited to a single transportation option but it does not mean you cannot make your trip as comfortable as possible. Check our simple hints to avoid disappointment during your travel.
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Useful tips for taxi travellers:- If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
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