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How to get fromHạ Long to Ho Chi Minhby taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Cat Bi International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane HPH - SGN
    2h 35m
    $45–120

  2. Taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Bến xe Miền Đôngbus bus
    39h 33m
    $35–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tuan Chau to Ninh Binh Central Hotelbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ninh Binh to Ho Chi Minh Citytrain train
    37h 14m
    $65–110

  4. Drive 1,529.6 km

    1. Drive from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minhcar car 1,529.6 km
    22h 24m
    $178–257

  5. Taxi to Ha Long Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Hạ Long to Ha Long Airport (VDO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane plane VDO - SGN
    2h 57m
    $110–700

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,156.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 35m

What companies run services between Hạ Long, Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh. However, you can take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport then fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hạ Long to Ho Chi Minh City via Tuan Chau, Ninh Binh Central Hotel, and Ninh Binh in around 37h 14m.

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