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How to get fromLaos to Hạ Long Bayby plane, ferry, bus, taxi, night bus, train, shuttle, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Laos to Hạ Long Bay by plane, ferry, bus, taxi, night bus, train, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Luang Prabang International Airport to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane LPQ - 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
    4h 6m
    $463–743

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane - Southern Bus Station to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    27h 1m
    $45–101

  3. Night bus, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the nightbus from Vientiane to Vinhnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Vinh to Ninh Binhtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ninh Binh Central Hotel to Tuan Chaubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    27h 12m
    $53–154

  4. Bus, shuttle to Da Nang International Airport, fly to Cat Bi International Airport, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thakhek to Huebus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Hue to Museum of Cham Sculptureshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH)plane plane DAD - HPH
    4. Take the taxi from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Ha Long Bai Chaytaxi taxi
    5. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    17h 33m
    $76–191

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

    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VTE - 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
    6h 14m
    $502–711

  6. Drive to Vinh Airport, fly to Hanoi Airport, fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, ferry

    1. Drive from Thakhèk to Vinh Airport (VII)car car
    2. Fly from Vinh Airport (VII) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane plane VII - HAN
    3. Fly from Hanoi Airport to Tuan Chau Island Marinaplane plane
    4. Take the ferry from Ha Long Bai Chay to Hạ Long Bayferry ferry
    7h 49m
    $465–721

Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Laos to Hạ Long Bay.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 555.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Laos and Hạ Long Bay, Vietnam?

There is no direct connection from Laos to Hạ Long Bay. However, you can take the taxi to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) airport, fly to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), fly to Tuan Chau Island Marina, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station, take the bus to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station, take the taxi to Ha Long Bai Chay, take the ferry to Hạ Long Bay, then walk to Hạ Long Bay.

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