Rome2Rio

How to get fromHạ Long Bay to Kunmingby ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or train

Find Transport to Kunming

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Hạ Long Bay to Kunming by ferry, taxi, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Ha Long Bai Chay to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane HPH - KMG
    5h 52m
    ¥1,616–2,474

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Officebus bus
    3. Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain train
    16h 52m
    ¥201–562

  3. Ferry, taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hai Phongtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hai Phong to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centrebus bus
    4. Take the train from Nanning to Kunming Southtrain train
    16h 50m
    ¥412–1,015

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Yunnan Mengzi

    1. Take the ferry from Hạ Long Bay to Ha Long Bai Chayferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Officebus bus
    3. Take the train from Hekou North to Mengzitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Yunnan Mengzi to Kunming Eastbus bus
    18h 16m
    ¥296–673

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket¥380Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Hạ Long Bay to Kunming.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 690.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long Bay to Kunming. However, you can walk to Hạ Long Bay, take the ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport, fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG), walk to Airport Center, take the line 6 subway to East Bus Station, then take the line 3 subway to Donfeng Square. Alternatively, you can walk to Hạ Long Bay, take the ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Hai Phong, take the bus to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, walk to Nanning, take the train to Kunming South, then take the train to Kunming Station.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, Want to know more about Flixbus?, and How to get from Florence to Rome - to help you get the most out of your next trip.