How to get fromSapa to Điện Biên Phủby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapa to Điện Biên Phủ by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airport
2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)HAN - DIN
7h 53m
$81–206
Drive 270 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sapa to Điện Biên Phủ270 km
3h 52m
$32–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sapa bus station to My Dinh bus station
2. Take the bus from My Dinh bus station to Dien Bien Bus Station
17h 45m
$37–77

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) flights

7Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

$74Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 583.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam?

You can take a bus from Sapa bus station to Dien Bien Bus Station via My Dinh bus station in around 17h 45m.

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Điện Biên Phủ, Vietnam(opens in a new window)

Điện Biên Phủ ( is a city in the northwestern region of Vietnam. It is the capital of Điện Biên Province. The city is best known for the decisive Battle of Điện Biên Phủ, which occurred during the First Indochina War of independence against France. The region is a center of ethnic Thai culture. In prior history, the city was formerly called Muang Thaeng.

Places to stay in Điện Biên Phủ

An loc hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Duc Thang Guest House (Nhà Nghỉ Đức Thắng)(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Tuan Minh Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Nhà nghỉ Tâm Cường(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

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