A lot of stops during the trip, in which the pilot turned off the engine and then the AC. Imposing the people to go down and enter to vairous shops.
Bus Sleeper 40, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Apr 28, 2024
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Julie P
We arrived on time for our bus that had been booked and paid for over 4 months ago. We were not contacted for confirmation like every other company so we had to message to check booking and arrival time. When we arrived we presented our tickets and we were told to wait over there which we did patiently and quietly. They loaded 2 buses of people and 2 men (one friendly and one driver very annoyed) kept telling us to get on the entire time while the lady in charge told us to wait while they argued and no communication to us so no idea what the issue was. Eventually when everyone had been on for a long time while we stood in the heat and one bus left the driver just loaded our bags and pointed to get on while ignoring the angry lady coordinating and we were put in 2 tiny spaces at the back of the bus next to the toilet with a door that banged all night. My bed had a storage space behind and was not full size and did not recline. Tv did not work. My husbands bed was broken and tilted to one side and also shorter and was above mine. He is over 6 foot! We paid for 2 adults and they gave a family big doubles each that had clearly just booked and paid as they arrived (they were charged a lot). The children were little In all this great space. We left slightly late and arrived 2 hours early and not dropped at the address we were given on the voucher and no warning to get off just yelled to wake up and everyone off the bus and the driver took off. There were no grab taxi on out app at 5am and we were not near taxis and we had no Vietnamese to call a taxi. Thankfully another passenger did speak Vietnamese and asked her taxi to come back for us as there weren’t many. A lot of passengers started walking to find taxis as nothing was open to ask. We eventually got our taxi and had to pay for the trip to where we were suppose to go. We were not staying in a hotel there so could not contact them to collect us. I was prepared for the interesting experience of a sleeper bus but they could not have made it worse if they tried. We have been on a clean unbroken luxury bus in Vietnam and we were given information and the driver was safe and informative and made sure everyone had transport at the end.
Bus Sleeper 38, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Apr 19, 2024
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Adrian B
Booked 2210 bus, but was put on the 2130. Luckily my hotel was close... Wouldn't have known otherwise... Not sure if i just got moved, times are old or what was going on. Might be just specific to the check-in agent in sapa. Otherwise trip itself was okay.
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Mar 18, 2024
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Erwan A
We had the two bottom bunks, they are narrowed, and next to the toilets, the bottom one was impossible to lower the head of the seat to sleep, moreover in this place are the suspensions of the bus, we felt each vibration for 10 hours.
This review was autotranslated
Nous avons eu les deux couchettes du fond , elles sont rétréci , et a cote des toilettes , celle du fond en bas il était impossible de descendre la tête du siège pour dormir , deplus a cette endroit se trouvent les suspensions du car, on a ressenti chaque vibration pendant 10 heures
Bus VIP Luxury 22, Duc Duong Bus, Mar 18, 2024
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Emma
Seats are comfortable and had usb charging ports and the driver gave us bottled water and soft blankets. However, the bus stopped so many times over the trip to pick up and drop off locals and so, was over capacity by about 10 people and babies lying on the floor in the aisle. Still a great cheap option to get from A to B but dont expect VIP :)
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 22, 2024
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Nanthiniy J
We were super apprehensive about booking because of the reviews but it was actually decent- seats were narrow but if you put your luggage in the compartment below you’ll be fine. Our bus had Wifi and we stopped 3x for toilet/ food breaks (remember to take change with you as they charge for entry at the toilets)
Bus Sleeper 41, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 8, 2024
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Luisa G
It was not clear which bus was going where and there was an unplanned stopover that was not described. Seats are allocated, you can't choose freely. We arrived in the end.
This review was autotranslated
Es war nicht klar welcher Bus wohin fährt und es gab einen ungeplanten Zwischenstopp der so nicht beschrieben wurde. Plätze werden zugeteilt, kann man nicht frei wählen. Wir sind letztenendes angekommen.
Bus Sleeper 38, Full Moon Party Tour (Full Moon Party Tour), Nov 9, 2023
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Leon M
Bud was really comfy, it was delayed on the pick up by more than 1 hour.
Van Van + VIP Bus, Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Oct 16, 2023
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Jesus P
Great experience. The driver contacted me beforehand to know the name of my cruise and even arrived early to pick me up. Then it asked for my destination and he left me just in front of my hostel. The bus was comfortable. 10/10
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jul 29, 2023
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John K
Drivers were rude. Bus was over an hour wait. We had to move our luggage multiple times because the operators didn’t know where the buss was going to stop. The drivers kept stopping to pick up and drop off packages so a “6 hour” trip turned into a “12 hour” trip.
The drivers had a real attitude problem. The children on the bus were so loud but neither the parents or drivers did anything about it. There was no sleeping on this sleeper bus. The bus itself was so dirty. There was trash everywhere from the previous riders. It was so hot. The drivers refused to turn up the AC so riders in the back were suffocating.
Bus Sleeper 41, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Jun 7, 2023
Travelling between Sapa and Bai Chay is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 419.76 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.70.
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Bai Chay?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 10 hours to travel between Sapa and Bai Chay depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Bai Chay. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 6h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Bai Chay.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Bai Chay?
Travelling between Sapa and Bai Chay can be as cheap as USD 17.70 if you opt for a Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên) bus and as expensive as USD 419.76 if you buy a OUROS Travel taxi 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 Bai Chay ?
10 from Sapa to Quang Ninh starting from 07:25 Sapa SSB until 16:00 Sapa Bus Stop
7 from Sapa to Quang Ninh starting from 00:00 Sapa until 00:00 Sapa
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapa to Bai Chay.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Sapa to Quang Ninh 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 Quang Ninh
Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Phuc Xuyen (Phúc Xuyên), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company)
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: 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.
Companies offering charters between Sapa and Quang Ninh
