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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay

Composite routes from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay

Cheapest
20 h 52 min
Car
564 km.
from $31
Other
10 h 56 min
Bus, Ferry
364 km.
from $76.15
8 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
363 km.
from $476.58
10 h 25 min
Train, Plane
363 km.
from $479.78
12 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
363 km.
from $174.95

Transport providers

Airlines

Vietnam Airlines

Website:
vietnamairlines.com/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.94–$242.98

Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/Sites/Web/en-US/Home
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$83.12–$242.98

Bamboo Airways

Website:
bambooairways.com/global-en/
Plane from Noi Bai International Airport to Cat
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.91–$345.29

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Sapa Lao Cai to Dong
Ave. Duration:
7h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.95–$19.18

Bus operators

Sao Viet

Phone:
1900 6746
Email:
Website:
xesaoviet.com.vn/
Bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi
Ave. Duration:
5h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.79–$20.46

Phuc Xuyen

Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.40

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 Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay is to bus and ferry which costs $39.13 - $76.09 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay?

The fastest way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay is to bus and fly and ferry which takes 8h 20m and costs $347.83 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay?

The distance between Lào Cai and Hạ Long Bay is 503 km.

How do I travel from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 10h 56m and costs $39.13 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Lào Cai to Hạ Long Bay?

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Lào Cai 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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