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How to get fromGuilin to Hạ Longby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Guilin to Hạ Long by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Guilin North to Nanning Easttrain train Beijing West / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Long Baybus bus
    11h 44m
    $37–68

  2. Drive 714.2 km

    1. Drive from Guilin to Hạ Longcar car 714.2 km
    7h 32m
    $90–130

  3. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane KWL - HPH
    2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    11h 1m
    $123–615

  4. Fly to Nanning, bus

    1. Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane KWL - NNG
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    15h 1m
    $231–1,043

Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 720.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Guilin to Hạ Long. However, you can take the train to Nanning East, walk to Nanning East, take the line 1 subway to Langdong Coach Station, walk to Nanning Langdong, take the bus to Ha Long Bay, then take the taxi to Hạ Long. Alternatively, you can drive from Guilin to Hạ Long in around 7h 32m.

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