There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Hạ Long by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car
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Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane KMG - HPH
- Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi
4h 53m$233–333Train, drive, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain
- Drive from Hekou North to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Officecar
- Take the bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chaybus
16h 8m$29–46Train, bus
- Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain Kunming South / ...
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
14h 14m$60–108Drive 813.5 km
- Drive from Kunming to Hạ Longcar 813.5 km
9h 39m$103–149Bus
- Take the bus from Kunming East to Nanningbus
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus
21h 28m$57–83
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Hạ Long is to train and drive and bus which costs $29 - $50 and takes 16h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Hạ Long is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 53m and costs $230 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Kunming to Hạ Long. However, there are services departing from Kunming East and arriving at Ha Long Bay via Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 28m.
The distance between Kunming and Hạ Long is 682 km. The road distance is 813.5 km.
The best way to get from Kunming to Hạ Long without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 14m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Kunming to Hạ Long, including transfers.
Kunming to Hạ Long bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Kunming East station.
Kunming to Hạ Long bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Nanning station.
Hạ Long is 1h behind Kunming. It is currently 2:08 AM in Kunming and 1:08 AM in Hạ Long.
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Hạ Long is 814 km. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Kunming to Hạ Long.
What companies run services between Kunming, China and Hạ Long, Vietnam?
You can take a subway from Donfeng Square to Hạ Long via East Bus Station, Kunming East, Nanning, Baicangling, Nanning station, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, and Ha Long Bay in around 21h 28m.
- Website
- rlair.net
Flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Cat Bi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Train from Kunming South to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $30–45
- Adult - 1st Class
- $50–75
Train from Kunming Station to Hekou North
- Hard Seat
- $7–10
- Hard sleeper
- $13–19
- Soft sleeper
- $22–29
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Phone
- 1900 6799
- Website
- phucxuyen.com.vn
Bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chay
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–20
- Schedules at
- phucxuyen.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming East to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–51
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $29–40
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $1
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Malinh Taxi Group
- Phone
- +84 28 382 98888
- Website
- mailinh.vn
Vinasun taxi
- Phone
- (028) 38 277 178
- Website
- vinasun.vn
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