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How to get fromKunming to Ha Long Bay (Water)by plane, taxi, ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kunming to Ha Long Bay (Water) by plane, taxi, ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane KMG - 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
    8h 52m
    $128–582

  2. Train, drive, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kunming Station to Hekou Northtrain train
    2. Drive from Hekou North to SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Officecar car
    3. Take the bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chaybus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    17h 12m
    $31–88

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kunming South to Nanningtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    15h 12m
    $69–163

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kunming East to Nanningbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Long Baybus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    22h 23m
    $66–133

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 688.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG airport, 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 a train from Kunming Station to Hạ Long Bay via Kunming South, Nanning, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, Ha Long Bay, and Ha Long Bai Chay in around 15h 12m.

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