Hanoi to Ha Giang-It’s a scenic but challenging drive
I’m sitting on a premium sleeper bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang, quietly gliding through the Northern Vietnamese night. Around me, the soft breathing of fellow passengers, the gentle glow of LED lights, and a phone in my hand catching free onboard Wi-Fi – just enough to jot down a few reflections on this journey that’s taking me to one of Southeast Asia’s most breathtaking destinations: Ha Giang.
Ha Giang so special why?
If you think you’ve already seen all the beauty Vietnam has to offer in Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, or Sa Pa – just wait until you set foot in Ha Giang.
This isn’t your typical tourist destination.Ha Giang is alive – raw, majestic, and quiet in its own powerful way.
From winding mountain passes carved into jagged limestone peaks, to golden rice terraces in harvest season, to the rich cultures of ethnic groups like the H’Mong, Tay, and Dao – this journey isn’t just something you see. It’s something you feel.
Starting from Hanoi – in comfort
You don’t need to be an adventurer or a confident motorbike rider to reach Ha Giang. For comfort-seekers, you can easily book a high-quality sleeper bus or limousine van with air-conditioning, USB charging ports, and free Wi-Fi on board.
Here’s the schedule to help plan your trip:
Bus Schedule – Hanoi to Ha Giang
Pickup Time Vehicle Type Ticket price $/VND Pickup Point
07:00 Limousine,singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
08:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
09:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
10:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
11:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
12:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
13:30 Limousine,singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
14:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
15:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
16:00 Limousine,singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
17:30 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
19:00 Sleeper Bus 250~ $10 Noi Bai Intersection
20:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
21:00 singger cabin / double cabin/ sleeper bus 350/550/250~ $14/ $22/$10 Noi Bai Intersection
22 : 00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
Bus Schedule – Ha Giang to Hanoi
Pickup Time Vehicle Type Ticket price $/VND Drop-off Point
07:00 Limousine,singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Intersection
08:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
09:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Old Quarter
10:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 6 Hang Muoi Street
11:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Airport
12:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Old Quarter
13:30 Limousine, singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
14:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 6 Hang Muoi Street
15:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Noi Bai Airport
16:00 Limousine, singger cabin / double cabin 350,350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
17:30 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 Old Quarter
19:00 Sleeper bus 250VND ~ $10 6 Hang Muoi Street
20:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
21:00 singger cabin / double cabin, sleeper bus 350/550/250~ $14/ $22/$10 My Dinh Bus Station
22:00 singger cabin / double cabin 350/550 ~ $14/ $22 My Dinh Bus Station
The total travel time from Hanoi to Ha Giang is around 6.5 hours
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Free Wi-Fi on board – and it’s actually great!
I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only are the sleeper buses clean and comfortable, but they’re also equipped with free Wi-Fi. It’s not fast enough to stream Netflix, but it’s perfect for messaging, video calling home, checking maps, or like me-blogging while cruising through misty mountain passes.
It’s one of those little Vietnamese perks you won’t find on a bus anywhere else. And when you arrive, you’ll notice: Wi-Fi is free and fast in most restaurants, hotels, and even roadside cafes.
What I used the Wi-Fi for
• Updating friends on my journey
• Video calling family during rest stops
• Googling the best local food in Ha Giang before I arrived
A Few Honest Tips for the Ride
- Bring a light jacket – The air-conditioning can get chilly.
- Keep water and snacks on hand, although there are rest stops
- Earplugs or headphones are helpful – some buses play music or TV loudly
- If you’re prone to motion sickness, take medicine before departure – the mountain roads are curvy!
Ha Giang – not just a place you visit, but one you return to in your memories. I’ve been to many places. But few destinations have left me with a feeling quite like Ha Giang – a place that feels both wild and gentle, unfamiliar yet somehow familiar.
As the first light of dawn shone through the bus window, casting soft rays over misty mountain peaks, I knew I had arrived.
Not just at a location – but at a moment.A moment of stillness, connection, and awe.
All it takes is one bus ticket, and you won’t just get to Ha Giang-You’ll begin a journey your heart will never forget.
