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How to get fromGuilin to Hạ Long Bayby train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Guilin to Hạ Long Bay by train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Guilin North to Nanning Easttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Long Baybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    12h 43m
    $38–108

  2. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi, ferry

    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    12h 1m
    $154–505

  3. Fly to Nanning, bus, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    15h 59m
    $232–1,083

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Guilin to Hạ Long Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 725.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Guilin to Hạ Long Bay. 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, 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 the taxi to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 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.

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