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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Hạ Longby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Hạ Long by train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane KUL - HPH
    3. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    9h
    $103–328

  2. Train, bus, taxi via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Vientiane Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    2d 13h
    $53–128

  3. Bus, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Renu Nakhonbus bus
    4. Drive from Renu Nakhon to Savannakhet Bus Stationcar car
    5. Take the bus from Savannakhet Bus Station to Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    2d 20h
    $111–412

  4. Drive 2,833.6 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Hạ Longcar car 2,833.6 km
    38h 8m
    $329–476

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    2d 18h
    $61–135

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,181 km
  • Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Hạ Long. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH), then take the taxi to Hạ Long. Alternatively, you can take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Khamsavath Station, take the taxi to Vientiane Southern Bus Station, 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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