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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kunming to Ha Long Bay (Water) by train, bus, ferry, plane, or car

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

    best
    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

  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 13m
    $32–89

  3. Fly to Nanning, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Nanning (NNG)plane plane KMG - NNG
    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
    14h 56m
    $210–631

  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
    $67–133

  5. Fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane KMG - HAN
    2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    3. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    7h 29m
    $479–760

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Nanning (NNG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069 km
  • Duration: 15h 12m

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 train to Kunming South, take the train to Nanning, walk to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, take the bus to Ha Long Bay, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, 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 Nanning (NNG), walk to Nanning Airport, take the line 1 bus to Nanning Station, walk to Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre, take the bus to Ha Long Bay, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

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