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How to get fromLào Cai to Hạ Longby bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chaybus bus
    8h 40m
    $37–42

  2. Drive 402.8 km

    1. Drive from Lào Cai to Hạ Longcar car 402.8 km
    5h 27m
    $47–68

  3. Bus, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    7h 19m
    $362–468

  4. Train, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    2. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    10h 17m
    $362–477

  5. Bus to Noi Bai International Airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane HAN - HPH
    3. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Hạ Longtaxi taxi
    10h 33m
    $63–149

Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Hạ Long, Vietnam?

Phuc Xuyen operates a bus from SaPa Phuc Xuyen Bus Office to Ha Long Bai Chay 4 times a day. Tickets cost $18–20 and the journey takes 8h 13m.

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