The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $15.
Of the 2 buses that leave Thái Nguyên for Sa Pa every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 7 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa coaches for today, Thursday, 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HTX VT TUẤN HỒNG | 1:05 pm Thai Nguyen, Thai Nguyen Bus Station | 7h07 | 8:12 pm Sa Pa, Sapa (559 Dien Bien Phu) | 0 changesdirect | |
Bảo Lâm | 2:00 pm Thái Nguyên | 7h00 | 9:00 pm Sa Pa | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa
Buses from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 20:05. The fastest coach covers the 222 km distance in 7h 0m.
Distance 222 km |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 20:05 |
Bus providers: HTX VT TUẤN HỒNG from Thái Nguyên to Sa PaYou can travel by bus between Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa with HTX VT TUẤN HỒNG for as low as $15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
HTX VT TUẤN HỒNG
FAQs: Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Thái Nguyên to Sa Pa by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sa Pa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Thái Nguyên, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sa Pa, Sapa (559 Dien Bien Phu), located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thái Nguyên and Sa Pa
- 05:00-22:00
- Free parking area available for motorcycles and cars
- Small food stalls and local vendors around the terminal
- Taxis available at the terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Parking available for cars and motorbikes
- Several local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Taxis available at the main entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses
- Taxi: Available
- 06:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Small local food stalls and vendors near the station
- Available at the station entrance
- Ground level access
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local buses to Lao Cai and surrounding areas
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