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

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There are 3 ways to get from Lào Cai to Ha Long Bay (Water) by bus, plane, ferry, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lao Cai to Hanoi Airportbus bus
    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
    8h 19m
    $363–508

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

    cheapest
    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 Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    11h 32m
    $64–189

  3. Train, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sapa Lao Cai to Ha Noitrain train
    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
    11h 16m
    $363–517

Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marina flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$354Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Lào Cai, Vietnam and Ha Long Bay (Water), Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Lào Cai to Ha Long Bay (Water). However, you can take the bus to Hanoi Airport, walk to Hanoi Airport airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ha Noi, walk to Cat Linh Bus Station, take the bus to Noi Bai International Airport, walk to Hanoi Airport airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, then take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay.

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