Facts about the transport from Sapa to Luang Prabang
| Cheapest Transport | $47 |
| Fastest Transport | 1d |
| Earliest Departure | 6:15 PM |
| Latest Departure | 7:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 1200 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Grouptour, Sapa Ethnic Travel |
Sapa to Luang Prabang
Best Options
$47
$49
Other Options
Transportation from Sapa to Luang Prabang
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Buses$ 46.76
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Vans$ 46.84
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Flights are not available
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Taxis are not available
Sapa to Luang Prabang Destination Reviews
EL
Elroy LGot there
Van Van + Sleeper Bus, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Apr 8, 2024
KJ
Kofi JOur route was supposed to be sapa 18:30 - Luang Prabang 18:30 the next day. Which didn’t differ too much from actualities.
We were told the bus would be at 19:00 earlier in the day (we can only assume the 18:30&19:00 departure buses are the same)
We left Sapa at 19:30 on a sleeper coach (no toilets). We then stopped in Lai Chau at 22:30 for 40 mins.
Got to Dien Bien Phu bus station at 04:30.
Got into a local yellow Luang Prabang bus (no toilets either) that didn’t leave until 07:15.
We arrived at the Vietnam border at 08:40 and were through in 20 minutes. If you had any Vietnamese Dong left over they could change it to Lao Kip for you.
Arrived at Lao immigration 10 minutes after this and we were through in 30 mins. We had our passports stamped in Hanoi already. (US$1 each as we didn’t have any Kip for stamp duty otherwise it was 10,000 Kip each)
We had a lunch stop at Pak Nam Nov at 12:00.
Arrived in Luang Prabang at 19:30 with no more official stops, just stops for delivering parcels.
Bus Local Bus + Sleeping Bus, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Apr 2, 2024
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How to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang
Travelling between Sapa and Luang Prabang is possible by Bus and van. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.41 if you go by Bus+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 46.76.
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?
It can take you anywhere between 24 and 25 hours to travel between Sapa and Luang Prabang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Luang Prabang. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1d. Bus+van does a much slower job and take about 1d 1h to reach Luang Prabang.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?
Travelling between Sapa and Luang Prabang can be as cheap as USD 46.76 if you opt for a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) bus and as expensive as USD 48.41 if you buy a Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số) Bus+Van ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Sapa and Luang Prabang ?
- 6 by Bus+Van from Sapa to Luang Prabang starting from 18:15 Sapa SET until 19:00 Sapa SSB
- 2 from Sapa to Luang Prabang starting from 18:30 Ket Doan Travel SP until 19:00 Ket Doan Travel SP
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapa to Luang Prabang.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Sapa to Luang Prabang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Sapa and Luang Prabang
Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số)
What is the most popular transport to get from Sapa to Luang Prabang?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 59% chosen Bus+Van
- 41% opted for a bus