Hanoi to Sa Pa
Private transfer Hanoi to Sa Pa: $180 sedan, $195 7-seater, $305 16-seat van, $315 Premium — per car, one way. 320 km, about 5 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full); full refund if cancelled 24 h+ before pickup. Prices checked .
Hanoi to Sa Pa is about 320 km on the Noi Bai–Lao Cai expressway and the mountain road up from Lao Cai: 5–6 hours with a lunch stop. Pickups also from Noi Bai Airport — the airport is on the way.
- Distance320 km
- Drive time5 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $180
Hanoi to Sa Pa: price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Vios / Hyundai Accent or similar | $180 ≈ 4,734,000 ₫ | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | — | — |
| 7-seat SUV / MPV up to 5 Toyota Innova / Fortuner or similar | $195 ≈ 5,129,000 ₫ | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | — |
| 16-seat van up to 12 Ford Transit / Hyundai Solati, 16 seats | $305 ≈ 8,022,000 ₫ | ≈ 153 | ≈ 102 | ≈ 76 | ≈ 51 |
| Premium (Kia Carnival) up to 6 Kia Carnival or similar premium MPV, up to 6 | $315 ≈ 8,285,000 ₫ | ≈ 158 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 79 | ≈ 53 |
no night or weekend surcharge · return — price of the reverse route · entrance tickets and boat fees not included.
The road
Expressway north-west to Lao Cai, then about 35 km of mountain road climbing to Sa Pa (about 1,600 m).
Worth stopping
- Lunch stop on the expressway
- Viewpoints on the climb from Lao Cai
Good to know
- Fog and rain in the mountains are common; the driver keeps a safe pace.
- Fansipan cable car and treks are booked separately.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, tolls (expressway and Hai Van tunnel where used), parking
- Driver speaks basic English; Russian-speaking driver on request where available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at the airport, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideVN: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
Drivers speak basic English as standard (enough for pickup, stops and directions); a Russian-speaking driver on request where available (Nha Trang and Phu Quoc more often), confirmed at booking
Hanoi to Sa Pa: questions
How much is a private car from Hanoi to Sa Pa?
$180 for a sedan, $195 for a 7-seater, $305 for a 16-seat van — one way, per car.
Bus or private car?
Sleeper and limousine buses are cheaper per person; a car leaves when you want, stops on the way and drops you at the hotel door.