Prices checked on October 24, 2026
Hanoi to Ha Giang by bus
There is no train to Hà Giang: the bus is the way in, and the start of the Hà Giang Loop. Night sleepers and cabins, or a daytime limousine, compared below.
- Journey time
- 5h 30m to 6h 30m
- From
- ₫260,000 (≈ $10)
- Companies
- 4
- Night bus
- Yes
- Distance
- ≈ 300 km
The short answer
The bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang covers about 300 km in 5h 30m to 6h 30m, from ₫260,000 (≈ $10) per seat. Most travellers take a night cabin bus and arrive before dawn, ready to start the loop the same day.
Bus companies on Hanoi – Ha Giang
| Company | Vehicles | From |
|---|---|---|
| Bằng Phấn | Limousine · Sleeper bus | ₫260,000≈ $10 |
| Vin Bus | Cabin bus | ₫420,000≈ $17 |
| Grouptour | Cabin bus | ₫450,000≈ $17 |
| Daiichi Travel | Limousine · Cabin bus | ₫480,000≈ $19 |
Prices “from” per seat, one way, noted on October 24, 2026. They change with the date, the vehicle and the seat (lower or upper berth). There is no official bus timetable: check the live departure times on 12Go before you book.
See the buses on 12Go →Where the buses leave from and arrive
In Hanoi, most companies pick up in the Old Quarter (at their office or your hotel) and some leave from Mỹ Đình bus station; a few also stop at Nội Bài airport.
In Hà Giang, buses arrive at the company offices in the town centre or at the bus station; many loop motorbike rentals and hostels are a short walk or a free transfer away.
Sleeper, cabin or limousine?
A sleeper bus has three rows of reclining berths on two levels, the cheapest choice for a night ride. A cabin bus gives each passenger (or couple) a closed pod with a curtain or door, a mattress and a charging socket. A limousine is a 9 to 22-seat van with wide leather seats: faster, fewer stops, often with hotel pick-up, but made for daytime trips.
Booking tips
- Night buses reach Hà Giang around 3 to 5 a.m.: ask your hostel or motorbike rental if you can rest there on arrival.
- Booking your motorbike or Easy Rider tour first? Many of them include the bus from Hanoi.
- Bring a light jacket: the air conditioning runs cold all night.
- Shoes come off at the door of sleeper and cabin buses; a bag is handed out for them.
- Keep your passport, phone and cash in a small bag that stays in your berth.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang?
About 5h 30m to 6h 30m, depending on the company, the vehicle and the traffic leaving the city. Limousines are usually the fastest.
How much is the bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang?
From ₫260,000 (≈ $10) per seat one way (the lowest price noted on October 24, 2026, with Bằng Phấn). The price depends on the vehicle (sleeper, cabin, limousine) and the date.
Is there a night bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang?
Yes. Sleeper and cabin buses leave in the evening and arrive early in the morning, which saves a night of accommodation.
Should I take the night bus or the day bus to Hà Giang?
The night bus saves a day and a night of accommodation, but you arrive tired before dawn. The day limousine is more comfortable and shows you the mountains on the last hours of the road.
Can I book the bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang online?
Yes. 12Go sells e-tickets from several companies, in English, with the departure time, the pick-up point and the vehicle shown before you pay. You can also buy at the company office or the bus station, often only on the day.
How we compile these pages
Bus companies, prices “from” and journey times noted by hand on October 24, 2026, from 12Go's public route pages, the companies' own information and our articles. Buses have no official timetable: times move with the season and the company, so we do not publish one.
- 12Go: public route pages (companies, prices “from”)
- Bus companies' own information and ticket offices
- Vietnam Tourism articles and field notes
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