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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Sapa by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane PEN - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Noi Bai International Airport to HK Buslines, Sapabus bus
    13h 26m
    $104–219

  2. Drive 2,591.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sapacar car 2,591.3 km
    36h 5m
    $301–435

  3. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PEN - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    15h 19m
    $117–272

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Sapa. However, you can take the bus to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Noi Bai International Airport, then take the bus to HK Buslines, Sapa. Alternatively, you can drive from George Town to Sapa in around 36h 5m.

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