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There are 4 ways to get from Padang to Sapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane PDG - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    14h 57m
    $106–371

  2. Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane PDG - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar car
    18h 18m
    $125–426

  3. Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)plane plane PDG - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapacar car
    18h 6m
    $190–610

  4. Bus to Simpang Tiga Airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Pekanbarubus bus
    2. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane PKU - HAN
    3. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus bus
    22h 50m
    $120–366

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Sapa. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) 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 Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Kunming Changshui Airport, take the bus to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, walk to Wujiaba, take the line 1 subway to Kunming Station, walk to Kunming Station, take the train to Hekou North, then drive to Sapa.

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