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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam → Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay

Composite routes from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Tansonnhat International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$294.13
Plane from Tansonnhat International Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$56.27–$204.61

Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Tansonnhat International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.92–$153.46
Plane from Tansonnhat International Airport to Van
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.15–$153.46

Bamboo Airways

Website:
bambooairways.com/global-en/
Plane from Tansonnhat International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$217.40

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh
Ave. Duration:
34h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.81–$83.12

Bus operators

Techbus VN JSC

Phone:
19000358
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/techbus-vn-jsc?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTdmNzItZTYyNS03NmE1LWEzMGMtMGEzNDRkYzM4NWExLA
Bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.67

Mai Linh Express

Phone:
024 38 333 333
Website:
mailinh.vn/dich-vu/mai-linh-express.html
Bus from Ho Chi Minh Mien Dong to Ha
Ave. Duration:
36h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.13

Phuc Xuyen

Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from Hanoi to Ha
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.51

Other operators

Local Boat Vietnam

Other from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.74–$46.04

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay is to bus and ferry which costs $70.65 - $97.83 and takes 43h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay?

The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 45m and costs $81.52 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay?

The distance between Ho Chi Minh and Hạ Long Bay is 1167 km.

How do I travel from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 40h 46m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hạ Long Bay?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Hạ Long Bay. Prices start at $198.08 per night.
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