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How to get fromHo Chi Minh to Ha Long Bay (Water)by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Long Bay (Water) by plane, taxi, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, taxi, ferry

    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    3h 33m
    $54–164

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    41h 20m
    $35–86

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Take the train from Ha Noi to Ninh Binhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    43h 25m
    $73–547

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

Calendar93Weekly Planes
Duration2h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Long Bay (Water).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,161.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay. 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, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

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