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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Hạ Longby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane SGN - HPH
    2. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    2h 34m
    $51–115

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bến xe Miền Đông to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    40h 21m
    $34–46

  3. Drive 1,530.1 km

    1. Drive from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Longcar car 1,530.1 km
    22h 23m
    $178–257

  4. Fly to Ha Long Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Ha Long Airport (VDO)plane plane SGN - VDO
    2. Take the taxi from Ha Long Airport (VDO) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $115–659

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

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,154.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh to Hạ Long. However, you can fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) then take the taxi to Hạ Long. Alternatively, you can take the line 14 bus to Bến xe Miền Đông, take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, then take the taxi to Hạ Long.

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