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Sapa to Ninh Binh Destination Reviews
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Stefano B
In 2 months of travel I have never been so bad while spending so much!
I paid almost as much as a domestic flight for the Luxury vip bus because I already know how uncomfortable the regular Techbus vip slepper buses are.
None of the 3 operators inside the bus knew a word of English.
My bunk had a broken monitor, no I didn't care to see anything but it was ON making light all night and the remote control was broken and dirty from chewin gum and hair.
While the seat was stuck in the W position and the buttons to move it were broken.
During the seat selection I told an operator who merely fidgeted and indirmcated me to go back to my bed while he took refuge in his bunk and closed the curtain.
The second operator I asked for help with bed positions in a decent position, he merely used the translator to tell me "it's broken, sorry" and left.
The bus arrived 2 hours early. Not bad except that it is 5 a.m. and everything is closed and left us in the suburbs 3 kilometers from the drop-off point, and except that if I hadn't accidentally woken up myself and hurriedly got off, it was about to leave again after throwing my bag on the sidewalk.
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 M
First 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 R
Bus 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 G
Departure 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 M
Arrives 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 S
The 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 S
We 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.
This review was autotranslated
Wir wurden mit kleinem Van zum Grißen bus gefahren. Hat alles super geklappt. Der Bus hat irgendwann rinfach für 30 min gestoppt, was echt nervig war.. . Sonst war die Busfahrt gut und die Plätze waren ebenfalls gut.
Bus VIP 32, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), Mar 13, 2024
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Emily K
Overall 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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Jenusha J
Bus was late. We booked a VIP bus but were shifted to a "normal" one.
Bus Single Cabin, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Feb 4, 2024
Travelling between Sapa and Ninh Binh is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 284.23 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.49.
How long does it take to get from Sapa to Ninh Binh?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 12 hours to travel between Sapa and Ninh Binh depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Sapa and Ninh Binh. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Ninh Binh.
How much does it cost to get from Sapa to Ninh Binh?
Travelling between Sapa and Ninh Binh can be as cheap as USD 13.49 if you opt for a Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company) bus and as expensive as USD 284.23 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 Ninh Binh ?
522 from Sapa to Ninh Binh starting from 00:00 Sapa SSB until 22:10 Sapa SSB
5 by Bus+Van from Sapa to Ninh Binh starting from 07:30 100A Dien Bien Phu until 21:30 100A Dien Bien Phu
11 from Sapa to Ninh Binh starting from 00:00 Sapa until 00:00 Sapa
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sapa to Ninh Binh.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Sapa to Ninh Binh 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 Ninh Binh
Duc Duong Bus, Full Moon Party Tour, G8 Sapa Open Tour, Grouptour (Công ty du lịch quốc tế Grouptour), HK Open Tour, Ket Doan Travel (Kết Đoàn), Luxury Van Limousine, Ninh Binh Footprint, Sapa Discovery Travel, Sapa Ethnic Travel (Công Ty TNHH Một Thành Viên Du Lịch Thiểu Số), Techbus VN JSC (Techbus Vietnam Joint stock company), Vietnam Easy Go Travel, Vietnam Luxury Travel
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 Ninh Binh
OUROS Travel, Saigon DMC (Công Ty TNHH Saigon Dmc), VTS
What is the most popular transport to get from Sapa to Ninh Binh?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
