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How to get fromHa Long Bay (Water) to Vientianeby ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Ha Long Bay (Water) to Vientiane by ferry, taxi, plane, or bus

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  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 Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane HPH - VTE
    6h 50m
    $132–459

  2. Ferry, taxi, bus

    cheapest
    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 Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Vientiane - Southern Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 36m
    $41–99

Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Wattay International Airport (VTE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ha Long Bay (Water) to Vientiane.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 589.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam and Vientiane, Laos?

There is no direct connection from Ha Long Bay (Water) to Vientiane. However, you can take the ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) airport, then fly to Wattay International Airport (VTE). Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the taxi to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, then take the bus to Vientiane - Southern Bus Station.

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