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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane MEL - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    18h 19m
    $204–520

  2. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane MEL - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapacar car
    22h 53m
    $383–1,058

  3. Fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)plane plane MEL - WNH
    2. Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Sapacar car
    21h 20m
    $330–903

  4. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane MEL - HPH
    2. Take the bus from Vĩnh Niệm Bus Station to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Caitrain train
    26h 39m
    $265–753

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration12h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Sapa. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Hanoi Airport, then take the bus to Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), then drive to Sapa.

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