There are 4 ways to get from Guilin to Hạ Long by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Yongning
best- Take the train from Guilin North to Nanning Easttrain Beijing West / ...
- Take the bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Long Baybus
11h 44m$46–79Drive 714.1 km
- Drive from Guilin to Hạ Longcar 714.1 km
7h 32m$90–130Fly, bus
- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Nanning (NNG)plane KWL - NNG
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
15h 6m$300–504Train, bus
- Take the train from Guilin to Nanningtrain Guilin North
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
12h 1m$55–79
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Nanning (NNG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Hạ Long is to train and bus via Yongning which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Hạ Long is to drive which takes 7h 32m and costs $90 - $130.
The distance between Guilin and Hạ Long is 720 km. The road distance is 714.1 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Hạ Long without a car is to train and bus via Yongning which takes 11h 44m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 11h 44m to get from Guilin to Hạ Long, including transfers.
Hạ Long is 1h behind Guilin. It is currently 6:17 AM in Guilin and 5:17 AM in Hạ Long.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Hạ Long is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Guilin to Hạ Long.
There are 1091+ hotels available in Hạ Long.
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.
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Nanning via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–600
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Nanning via Shantou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $320–900
Train from Guilin North to Nanning East
- 2nd Class Seat
- $25–28
- 1st Class Seat
- $41–45
- Business Class Seat
- $55–85
Train from Guilin North to Nanning East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $19–27
- Adult - 1st Class
- $30–45
Train from Guilin to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $19–27
- Adult - 1st Class
- $30–45
Train from Guilin North to Nanning East
- Hard Seat
- $9–14
- Hard Sleeper
- $15–18
- Soft Sleeper
- $27–40
Bus from Nanning Langdong to Ha Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
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