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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney 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 Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)planeSYD - HAN
    2. Take the bus from Hanoi Airport to Sapabus
    18h 23m
    $223–591

  2. Fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN)planeSYD - DIN
    2. Drive from Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN) to Sapacar
    27h 7m
    $382–960

  3. Fly to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH)planeSYD - WNH
    2. Drive from Wenshan Puzhehei Airport (WNH) to Sapacar
    19h 49m
    $299–1,055

  4. Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, train, drive

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)planeSYD - KMG
    2. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
    3. Drive from Hekou North to Sapacar
    25h 7m

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)planeSYD - HPH
    2. Take the bus from Vĩnh Niệm Bus Station to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Sapa Lao Caitrain
    27h 38m
    $272–751

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration12h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Sapa, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Sapa. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), walk to Hanoi Airport, then take the bus to Sapa. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), then drive to Sapa.

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