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

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  1. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Sapa to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HAN - CMB
    14h 59m
    Rs 62,970–137,035

  2. Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KMG - CMB
    15h 45m
    Rs 72,958–203,984

  3. Drive to Dien Bien Phu Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sapa to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)car car
    2. Fly from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DIN - CMB
    14h 15m
    Rs 98,724–255,768

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,936Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,516.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 59m

What companies run services between Sapa, Vietnam and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Sapa to Colombo. However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lao Cai, drive to Hekou North, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the line 1 subway to Wujiaba, walk to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, take the bus to Kunming Changshui Airport, walk to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Colombo.

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