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Sun World Fansipan Legend ticket
A plain cable car ticket, bought before you reach the station counter.
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The Fansipan cable car
Tickets, hours and the last steps to the summit
An adult round trip on the Fansipan cable car costs 800,000–850,000 VND, and children between 1 m and 1.4 m pay 550,000 VND. The ride covers 6.3 km and 1,410 m of height in about 15–20 minutes. Above the top station you finish by funicular or about 600 steps.
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Ride up with less queuing
A ticket on its own, guided half days, and a private car for the day.
Sun World Fansipan Legend ticket
Half day
A cable car ticket for the Sun World park, booked ahead instead of at the Hoàng Liên station counter.
Fansipan cable car tour with the Mường Hoa funicular
A guided trip up Fansipan from Sa Pa that pairs the cable car with the Mường Hoa train from town.
Mường Hoa train, Fansipan cable car and buffet, half day
A half-day group trip that strings together the train, the cable car and a buffet lunch.
Fansipan cable car and spiritual complex tour
The cable car ride plus time among the temples and Buddha statues below the summit.
Private Fansipan cable car and glass bridge tour
A private car and guide for the cable car, with a stop at a glass bridge on the same day.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Adult | Child, 1 m to 1.4 m |
|---|---|---|
| Cable car, round trip | 850,000 | 550,000 |
| Cable car + buffet lunch | 1,100,000 | 750,000 |
| Cable car + Mường Hoa train return + buffet | 1,250,000 | 900,000 |
| Cable car + both trains ("Conquest") | 1,370,000 | 1,070,000 |
Vietnamtourism.com, updated on 21 October 2026, puts the weekday and Sunday round trip at 800,000 VND. Saturdays and public holidays cost 850,000 VND. A ticket for the ride down alone costs the same as the round trip.
Opening hours
| Day | Hours listed by Sun Group |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8:00–14:30 |
| Friday | 8:00–15:30 |
| Saturday | 7:30–15:30 |
| Sunday | 7:30–14:30 |
The first cabin leaves at about 07:30. Bad weather can stop the line at short notice, so leave a spare day if the summit matters to you. The best-time page shows which months bring the most fog.
From town to the summit
- Mường Hoa train. A funicular from Sa Pa Station in Sun Plaza, in the town centre, runs about 2 km down to Mường Hoa station in about 6 minutes (source). A return costs about 200,000 VND, per vietnamtourism.com. It ends next to the cable car station.
- Cable car. From Hoàng Liên station to Đỗ Quyên station, 6,292.5 m long, with cabins for about 35 people.
- The last stretch. A second funicular climbs to Trúc Mây station, at about 150,000 VND up and 120,000 VND down. The alternative is about 600 steps: 20–30 minutes up and 15 down.
What is on top
Sun Group lists these sights on top:
- the 3,143 m summit marker
- a bronze Amitābha Buddha statue
- Bích Vân Zen temple
- the Great Statue of Avalokiteśvara
- Bản Mây, a recreated village of local ethnic houses
The summit runs about 10 °C colder than Sa Pa, so bring a warm layer even in summer.
Avoiding the queues
Vietnamtourism.com reports waits of 1–2 hours at weekends, at Tết, over 30 April to 1 May and on 2 September. Go before 09:30 or after 15:00. If you are staying in Sa Pa town, the Mường Hoa train starts in Sun Plaza in the centre.
Fitter visitors can walk up instead and take the cable car down, but check the one-way fare first.
Questions about Mount Fansipan
How long is the Fansipan cable car ride?
About 15–20 minutes. Wikipedia gives about 20 minutes for the 6.3 km line, and Sun Group about 15.
Do children pay for the Fansipan cable car?
Children from 1 m to 1.4 m tall pay 550,000 VND for a round trip, per Sun Group. Children under 1 m ride free.
Can I walk down and ride the cable car up?
You can, but vietnamtourism.com notes that a one-way ticket down costs the same as a round trip.
What time does the Fansipan cable car close?
Sun Group lists the last ascents at 14:30 to 15:30 depending on the day. The last ride down is usually between 16:00 and 17:00.
Is it worth taking the Mường Hoa train?
It saves the walk or taxi from the town centre. The funicular runs about 2 km from Sun Plaza to the cable car station in about 6 minutes.
