The travel distance from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is about 180 km. You can get to Ha Long Bay from Hanoi in many ways – bus, minivan, train, taxi, or seaplane. The best and most popular option is to travel from Hanoi to Ha Long by bus or minivan.
From Hanoi to Ha Long Bay by bus, van, train, plane, or private taxi.
It takes about 2.5-4 hours to take the bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay and the bus fare is about 4.40-23 USD/person. Buses or minivans go to different bus terminals in Ha Long – for example to Bai Chay, Tuan Chau, Hon Gai, Cat Ba Island… Many bus companies on this route offer tour buses and modern or private luxury minivans for groups (eg. passengers 6-9-12). If you’re looking for comfort – try these luxury vans or shuttle buses.
You can also go from Hanoi to Hai Phong or Ha Long by train. The fastest way is to take the train from Hanoi to Hai Phong because the train to Ha Long goes through Baima station and takes about 7 hours. It takes about 2.5 hours to travel to Hai Phong by train. Train tickets from Hanoi to Hai Phong are also cheap, from only $3 per person, which is the most affordable option to get to Halong Bay.
From Hai Phong, you can take a boat to Cat Ba Island. From Hanoi to Ha Long, you can also take a private car/taxi. There are all kinds of modern, comfortable, and fast cars and private companies. A private taxi/car to Ha Long, Tuan Chau (or Hai Phong) will cost around US$70-150 (car) and is the most expensive form of transport from Hanoi. There are no flights from Hanoi to Halong Bay, but you could theoretically book a private sightseeing flight to Tuan Chau and above Ha Long Bay.
Bus ticket from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Getting from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is easy, but you should know where you want to start exploring this vast area. You can book a cheap bus or train ticket online very easily. If you want to go to Cat Ba island, you should book a bus ticket from Hanoi to Cat Ba island, if you go to Cat Ba, there is no stop at Ha Long town or Tuan Chau island.
If you want to go to Cai Rong/Van Don – there are local buses from Bai Chay bus station in Ha Long. From Cai Rong port, you can take a boat/ferry to Quan Lan or Co To island. Van Don also has an airport, so from this airport, you can fly into Central or South Vietnam. Ha Long Bay is one of the biggest tourist attractions in northern Vietnam and boat trips are very popular. This place attracts many foreign tourists every year and offers a unique experience in this wonderful place.
| Transportation – Hanoi to Ha Long: | travel time | cost range |
|---|---|---|
| bus/van | 2.5-3.5 hours | 4.40-23USD/person |
| Private car | 2.5-3.5 hours | $70-150/car |
| Train (via Whitehorse) | 7 o’clock | $3.50/person |
| seaplane | 45-60 minutes | $30-110/per person |
Bus from Hanoi to Ha Long
There are many modern buses from Hanoi to Ha Long (or Tuan Chau, Bai Chay, Cat Ba…). Plus a comfortable and luxurious minivan, van, limousine, or shuttle service. It takes about 2.5-4 hours from Hanoi to Halong Bay by tour bus.
The bus from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay is around USD 4.40-23 per person, depending on the bus type. Bus companies to Ha Long: Phuc Xuyen, Kumho Viet Thanh, Hung Duc, GreenLion, Grouptour, TheSinh Tourist, Co To Limousine, Daichi Travel, Cat Ba Express to Tuan Chau…
You will receive your e-ticket to Ha Long Bay via email, prepare to print it or bring your phone or tablet and present it at the ticket counter at the station before boarding, read the information carefully before booking.
Phuc Xuyen limousine/bus – Bus departs from Hai Ba Trung or My Dinh bus station. There are modern seater buses or luxury and comfortable vans and limousines, with fares of around US$5.20-12 per person. Limousine is the fastest way to travel and bus to Honghai.
Kumho Viet Thanh Bus – The seat bus departs from My Dinh bus station and the bus fare is only around US$4.40, making it one of the cheapest buses. Travel time is about 3.5 hours.
Cat Ba Express – Famous private bus company, modern bus. You can take a bus to Tuan Chau Gateway (Tuan Chau Island), about 3 hours by car (or to Cat Ba Island, about 4 hours).
Rosa Eco Bus – Probably the newest, most modern, most comfortable bus, some buses go to Bai Chay bus station or Tuan Chau island. They also have their car or vehicle.
Private taxi, car from Hanoi to Ha Long
From Hanoi to Ha Long, you can also take a van/minivan/shuttle bus or private taxi
It only takes about 2.5 hours from Hanoi to Ha Long by private taxi or van
The most comfortable mode of transportation between Hanoi and Ha Long
Diverse taxi companies: Luxury Transport, Phuc Xuyen, Greenlion Bus, Rosa Eco Bus, Dichung Taxi, Ouros Travel, Tim Charter, Booking Car, Sapa Dragon Express, Ninh Quynh…
Luxury van (maximum 9-12 passengers), luxury private car – the most comfortable way to get to Ha Long Bay
Van costs from 7-15 USD/person and private taxi to Ha Long costs about 70-150 USD/car (depending on vehicle type)
Van or minivan to Ha Long City, Tuan Chau Island, or Cat Ba Island…
Read all the information carefully before booking a flight ticket or booking a private taxi to Ha Long Bay
Luxury transportation – This privately owned company has modern and comfortable luxury vans, minivans, or cars. Travel time for these cars and minivans is about 2.5-3 hours. The ticket price is about 9-15 USD/person. The company’s car arrives at Bai Chay Wharf, Tuan Chau Port, or Hon Gai Ha Long bus station.
Ouros Travel – This privately owned company has a wide range of new cars, SUVs, and personal minivans for a group. They also provide a private transfer service from Hanoi to Noi Bai Airport to Ha Long or Tuan Chau Island.
Phuc Xuyen – Modern and comfortable minivan or limousine. The ticket price is about 8.60-13 USD/person. The company’s minivan departs from Cau Giay to Hong Hai in Ha Long Bay.
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Trains from Hanoi to Ha Long
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There are also regular trains from Hanoi to Ha Long. Very cheap, but it takes about 7 hours by train (the train goes through Kep Station). A one-way train ticket from Hanoi to Ha Long costs about 70 000 – 100 000 VND (3-4 USD/person, hard seats)
Hanoi – Yen Vien Station (about 10 km from Hoan Kiem city center). Ha Long Station – Ha Long Train Station. Shortly, a direct train route from Hanoi – Ha Long will be formed. It is better to take the train to Hai Phong, from Hai Phong to Cat Ba island
Ride a motorbike to Ha Long Bay
You can rent a motorbike and travel by yourself in Hanoi
It is only a good choice if you are an experienced motorcycle rider and you have an IDP
There are many types of motorbike rentals in Hanoi
You can ride a motorbike from Tuan Chau Port to Cat Ba Island by boat
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Book a trip to Halong Bay or Lan Ha Bay
You can also book trips to Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island, Bai Chay, or Lan Ha Bay…
You can choose from different tours and day trips in Halong Bay
A good choice if you want to save time and enjoy your stay
Ha Long Bay also has a helicopter tour, which you can book online
Hanoi to Ha Long by seaplane
Some direct flights from Hanoi to Ha Long (Tuan Chau Island) are operated by Hai Au Aviation
Fly between Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi and the pier on Tuan Chau Island
Enjoy amazing aerial views of the Red River Delta along the way
It takes about 45 minutes to take a scenic plane from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay (Tuan Chau)
Traveling by seaplane is a unique experience compared to any other mode of transport
Scenic flights to Halong Bay with Cessna Grand Caravan 208B-EX
You can also fly to Ha Long Bay by helicopter (helicopter operated by Vietnam Helicopter Tours)
Those are the best ways to get from Hanoi to Halong Bay. If you need any support please contact Anniego
