The typical Hanoi–Sapa bus is an overnight sleeper: 5.5–7.5 hours, arrival about 5–7 a.m., check-in only at 14:00. From Binh Minh Sapa Hotel at 02 Pham Xuan Huan, drop bags, use Sky View from 06:00, then walk the church, market, Ham Rong or Cat Cat with empty hands. Tell the driver “Binh Minh Hotel” or taxi the last stretch. Do not book a 6:30 a.m. Fansipan start on arrival day. Message 09650.55555 with your ETA.
Hanoi to Sapa Bus: Sleeper Arrival and Bag Drop at Binh Minh
Hanoi–Sapa bus — sleeper or van, arrival time, bag drop at Binh Minh, 02 Pham Xuan Huan, coffee at 6 a.m., check-in 14:00. 09650.55555.