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How to get fromSapa to Bắc Kạnby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sapa to Bắc Kạn by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Vinh Yentrain
    2. Take the taxi from Vinh Yen to Bắc Kạntaxi
    9h 56m
    $88–130

  2. Drive 342 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sapa to Bắc Kạncar342 km
    5h 2m
    $40–58

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Hoan Kiembus
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Old quarter to Ba Bể National Parkbus
    3. Take the taxi from Ba Bể National Park to Bắc Kạntaxi
    13h 45m
    $71–82

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Bắc Kạn, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Bắc Kạn. However, you can take the bus to Lao Cai, walk to Sapa Lao Cai, take the train to Vinh Yen, then take the taxi to Bắc Kạn. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hanoi Hoan Kiem, walk to Hanoi Old quarter, take the bus to Ba Bể National Park, then take the taxi to Bắc Kạn.

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