What is the cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay is to train and bus and ferry which costs $35 - $100 and takes 23h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay is to fly and taxi and ferry which takes 6h 59m and costs $150 - $650.

How far is it from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay?

The distance between Guangzhou and Hạ Long Bay is 816 km.

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

The best way to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Guangzhou South which takes 14h 53m and costs $50 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Hạ Long Bay?

There are 1315+ hotels available in Hạ Long Bay.

Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay by plane, taxi, ferry, train, or bus

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Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi, ferry
best
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane CAN - HPH
2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi
3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
6h 59m
$154–643
Train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Guangzhou to Nanningtrain
2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
23h 36m
$40–98
Train, bus, ferry via Guangzhou South
1. Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Nanningtrain
2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
14h 53m
$55–132
Fly to Nanning, bus, ferry
1. Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Nanning (NNG)plane CAN - NNG
2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
14h 53m
$162–391
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Guangzhou Yuexiu South to Nanningbus
2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry
19h 12m
$50–100

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

2Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

$108Cheapest Price

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Distance: 816.3 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Guangzhou to Hạ Long Bay. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Jiahewanggang, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Haizhu Square to Hạ Long Bay via Guangzhou South, Guangzhou South station, Nanning, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Long Bay, Ha Long Bai Chay, and Hạ Long Bay in around 14h 53m.

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